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UNIVERSITY SECTION
SPECIAL SECTION
In this section, the University, the city of Troy and athletics is highlighted.
Featured are some of the top moments, photos and media guide covers over time.
This is Troy
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100 Years
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2009 SEASON PREVIEW
MEET THE TROJANS
The Troy University Trojans return to the field in 2009 with big expectations.
Meet the 2009 Trojans, returning letterwinners and newcomers.
Big Expectations
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SEASON IN REVIEW
Champions!!
The Trojans won their first outright Sun Belt Conference championship in 2008.
2009 Trojans
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RECORDS
Made To Be Broken
A look back at the records set on the gridiron in Troy football history.
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2009 STAFF
Football Staff
Head coach Larry Blakeney leads the Trojans into the 2009 season.
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OPPONENTS
Tough Schedule
The Trojans will look to repeat as conference champions with a tough schedule.
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HISTORY
A Look Back
A look back at the history of Troy football from the first season to the last.
ON THE COVER Photographs by Kevin Glackmeyer. Photos provided by Troy University and the National Football League. CREDITS: The 2009 Troy University football media guide is a production of the Troy University Athletics Media Relations Office. Layout and design by Travis Jarome with editorial assistance provided by Ricky Hazel, Taylor Bryan and Barry McKnight. Student assistants Kerrie Marcoullier, Matt Mays and Brynna Waters assisted with the production of the guide.
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SCHEDULES AND RESULTS
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2009 Schedule
Date
Opponent
Sept. 3
Bowling Green State University
6:00 pm Bowling Green, OH
TBA
Sept. 12
University of Florida
TBA
SEC
Sept. 19
University of Ala-Birmingham
6:00 pm Troy, AL
ISP Sports
Sept. 26
Arkansas State University*
6:00 pm Jonesboro, AR
Sun Belt
Oct. 6
Middle Tennessee St. University* 7:00 pm Troy, AL
ESPN2
Oct. 17
Florida International University*
6:00 pm Miami, FL
Oct. 24
University of North Texas*
2:30 pm Troy, AL
ISP Sports
Oct. 31
University of Louisiana-Monroe* 6:00 pm Troy, AL
TBA
Nov. 7
Western Kentucky University*
TBA
Bowling Green, KY
TBA
Nov. 14
University of Arkansas
TBA
Fayetteville, AR
SEC
Nov. 21
Florida Atlantic University*
6:00 pm Troy, AL
Nov. 28
University of Louisiana-Lafayette*
6:00 pm Lafayette, LA
Time
Site
TV
Gainesville, FL
TBA
Sun Belt TBA
All home games are in bold. All times listed are CST. * - Sun Belt Conference games
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2008 Results
(8-5, 6-1 Sun Belt)
Date
Opponent
Score
Att
Notes
Aug. 28
at Middle Tennessee St. University* W, 31-17
22,307
MTSU just 84 rush yds
Sept. 13
Alcorn State University
W, 65-0
22,105
736 yds total offense
Sept. 20
at Ohio State University
L, 10-28
102,989
Sept. 27
at Oklahoma State University
L, 24-55
52,463
Martin - 12 tackles
Oct. 7
at Florida Atlantic University*
W, 30-17
17,191
Team -244 rushing yds
Oct. 18
Florida International University*
W, 33-23 19,316
Jernigan - 222 yds off
Oct. 25
at University of North Texas*
W, 45-17
18,345
Nov. 1
at University of Louisiana-Monroe*
L, 30-31
10,112 Offense: Troy 386, ULM 330
Nov. 8
Western Kentucky University
W, 17-7
19,066
Harris - 105 rush yds
Nov. 15
at Louisiana State University
L, 31-40
92,103
Led 31-3 in third quarter
Nov. 22
University of Louisiana-Lafayette*
W, 48-3
19,443 Outscored ULL 31-0 2nd half
Dec. 6
Arkansas State University
W, 35-9
16,227 scored 6 of 11 possessions
Dec. 21
vs University of Southern Miss %
L, 27-30
30,197
Lee - 15 tackles
Brown - 391 yds passing
Jernigan - 9 receptions
* - Sun Belt Conference games % - R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
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Location.................................................................. Troy, Alabama Founded................................................................................ 1887 Enrollment.........................................................................28,255 Mascot................................................................... Trojans (T-Roy) Colors..............................................................Cardinal and White Home Stadium.........................Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium Capacity.............................................................................30,000 Conference...................................................................... Sun Belt Chancellor.....................................................Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. Director of Athletics..................................................Steve Dennis Head Coach...........................................................Larry Blakeney Career Record..............................................144-73-1 (18 years) Record at Troy...............................................144-73-1 (18 years) Starters Returning/Lost......................................................16/10 Offensive Starters (Ret/Lost)................................................. 8/3 Defensive Starters (Ret/Lost)................................................ 5/6 Specialists (Ret/Lost)............................................................. 3/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost........................................... 52/22 Offensive Scheme............................................................. Spread Defensive Scheme................................................................4-2-5 2008 Overall Record................................................................8-5 2008 Sun Belt Record.............................................................6-1 Polls.............................................................................. not ranked All-time Record...............................................470-348-27 (.556) Last Bowl.........................2008 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Football Coaching Staff
Larry Blakeney, Head Coach.....................................Auburn, ‘70 Shayne Wasden, Asst. Head Coach/Receivers........Auburn, ‘92 Neal Brown, Offensive Coordinator........................... UMass, ‘02 Jeremy Rowell, Defensive Coordinator/DB.....................Troy, ‘97 Randy Butler, Defensive Ends.......................Southern Miss, ‘79 Maurea Crain, Defensive Tackles................................. Iowa, ‘92 Kenny Edenfield, Inside Receivers................................. Troy, ‘89 Benjy Parker, Linebackers.................................. Mississippi, ‘98 John Schlarman, Offensive Line............................ Kentucky, ‘98 Chad Scott, Running Backs.......................... North Carolina, ‘05 Richard Shaughnessy, Strength & Conditioning......Auburn, ‘90
Chuck Ash................................... Head Certified Athletic Trainer Taylor Bryan........................................Media Relations Assistant Mike Frigge.......................................................Video Coordinator Jeffrey Morgan........................... Graduate Assistant, Equipment Kyle Fuller........................................... Graduate Assistant Coach Joan Hazel................................................. Ticket Office Manager Ricky Hazel........................................... Media Relations Director Caleb Hendrix................................................ Graduate Assistant Travis Jarome................... Assistant Director of Media Relations Judy Morgan.................................................... Football Secretary Brock Murphy.....................................Public Address Announcer Josh Pruitt...................................................... Graduate Assistant Sean Reagan................................................. Graduate Assistant Jamaal Smith................................................. Graduate Assistant Alyson Steed.......................................... Certified Athletic Trainer Josh Wildermauth....................................... Equipment Manager
Athletic Department Staff
Media Relations Fax................................................................670.5665 Kit Alewine (Director of Compliance)......................................670.5650 Chuck Ash (Head Athletic Trainer)........................................... 670.5731 Sandy Atkins (Associate Director of Athletics)........................ 670.5745 Sherrill Bees (Athletic Certification)........................................ 670.5617 Chris Bentley (Head Coach, Women’s Soccer).......................670.5758 Larry Blakeney (Head Coach, Football)..................................670.3490 Alicia Bookout (Assistant Director of Athletics)......................670.3683 LeAnn Brooks (Basketball Secretary).....................................670.3685 Neal Brown (Assistant Coach, Football)..................................670.3487 Val Brown (Assistant Business Manager)...............................670.5980 Randy Butler (Assistant Coach, Football)...............................670.3331 Chip Brundage (Assistant Coach, Track & Field)....................670.3275 Matthew Carlo (Promotions/Event Management).................670.3834 Lonnie Cochran (FCA).............................................................. 670.3766 Emily Cobb (Academic Coordinator)........................................ 670.5616 Jeff Crane (Assistant Coach, Baseball)...................................670.5705 Maurea Crain (Assistant Coach, Football).............................. 670.3711 Cherise Crisman (Assistant Athletic Trainer).......................... 670.3721 Michael Curry (Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball)..............670.3881 Melanie Davis (Head Coach, Softball)....................................670.3446 Steve Dennis (Director of Athletics)........................................670.3482 Kenny Edenfield (Assistant Coach, Football)..........................670.3488 Tyler Faulkner (Assistant Coach, Tennis)................................670.3649 David Felix (Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball)...................670.3491 Tony Ferrante (Assistant Director of Athletics)....................... 670.5713 Ben Fletcher (Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball)................670.3645 Mike Frigge (Video Coordinator).............................................. 670.5714 Shaakira Hassell (Assistant Strength Coach)........................ 670.5712 Evan Hawkins (ISP Sports)...................................................... 670.6165 Eric Hayes (Head Coach, Tennis)............................................670.3649 Joan Hazel (Ticket Manager)...................................................670.3681 Ricky Hazel (Director, Media Relations).................................670.3832 Travis Jarome (Assistant Director, Media Relations)..............670.5654 Craig Kennedy (Asst. Coach, Women’s Basketball)............... 670.5717 Sonny Kirkpatrick (Head Coach, Volleyball)...........................670.3926 Justin Kume (Compliance Coordinator)..................................808.6259 Jill Lancaster (Director, Track & Field/XC)..............................670.5651 Matt Mayotte (Director of S-A Services)..................................670.3337 Don Maestri (Head Coach, Men’s Basketball).......................670.3485 Barry McKnight (ISP Sports).................................................... 379.1131 Jenny Michael (Assistant Coach, Volleyball0.......................... 670.5707 Diana Montgomery (Clinic Coordinator).................................670.3723 Judy Morgan (Football Secretary)...........................................670.3682 Mike Murphy (Head Coach, Women’s Basketball).................670.3688 Benjy Parker (Assistant Coach, Football)................................670.3486 Bobby Pierce (Head Coach, Baseball)....................................670.3489 Helen Ricks (Departmental Secretary)...................................670.3482 Jeremy Rowell (Assistant Coach, Football).............................670.5709 Claire Scanlan (Assistant Coach, Soccer)..............................670.5653 John Schlarman (Assistant Coach, Football)..........................670.5708 Chad Scott (Assistant Coach, Football)..................................670.3484 Richard Shaughnessy (Strength & Conditioning)................... 670.5711 Josh Simmons (Head Coach, Rodeo)......................................566.5600 Amber Spradley (Head Coach, Cheerleading)........................670.3855 Alyson Steed (Assistant Athletic Trainer)................................670.5730 Matt Terry (Head Coach, Golf).................................................670.3249 Shayne Wasden (Assistant Coach, Football)..........................670.3686 Jennifer Wasson (Asst. Coach, Women’s Basketball)............670.3330 Melissa Waters (Business Manager)......................................670.3481 Jim Webb (Assistant Coach, Softball).....................................670.3969 Josh Wildermuth (Equipment Manager)................................. 670.5721 Eric Williamson (ISP Sports).................................................... 379-1131
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QUICK FACTS
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“With its tree lined streets, historic homes and churches, and newly renovated town square, Troy is one of the most charming cities in the south. We are home to Troy University, the second largest university in the state. We are continuously growing in population and are at the forefront of economic development, yet we remain a small, traditional town with southern pride and hospitality.” - Troy mayor Jimmy Lunsford
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GETTING TO TROY UNIVERSITY
DIRECTIONS FROM BIRMINGHAM, AL
w Take I-65 South towards Montgomery w Follow I-65 to I-85 interchange (Exit 173) in Montgomery w Follow I-85 to Taylor Road (Exit 9), and exit right w Follow Taylor Road until it dead ends into Troy Highway w Turn right onto Troy Highway (US 231) towards Troy w Turn left onto George Wallace Drive w The stadium will be on the left at the corner of George Wallace Drive and University Avenue
DIRECTIONS FROM DOTHAN, AL
w Start out going North on US 231 w Continue north on US-231 until reaching Troy w Turn right onto George Wallace Drive w The stadium will be on the left at the corner of George Wallace Drive and University Avenue
DIRECTIONS FROM ATLANTA, GA
w Take I-85 South towards Montgomery w Follow I-85 to Taylor Road (Exit 9), and exit left w Follow Taylor Road until it dead ends into Troy Highway w Turn right onto Troy Highway (US 231) towards Troy w Turn left onto George Wallace Drive w The stadium will be on the left at the corner of George Wallace Drive and University Avenue
DIRECTIONS FROM MOBILE, AL
DISTANCE FROM TROY TO ....
Atlanta, GA.................................................... 201 miles (3 hrs, 13 min) Birmingham, AL............................................. 141 miles (2 hrs, 20 min) Dothan, AL..........................................................57 miles (1 hr, 10 min) Enterprise, AL..................................................... 36 miles (48 minutes) Ft. Rucker, AL.......................................................46 miles (1 hr, 1 min) Fort Walton Beach, FL................................. 122 miles (2 hrs, 38 min) Mobile, AL.........................................................173 miles (3 hrs, 3 min) Montgomery, AL................................................. 49 miles (56 minutes) Panama City Beach, FL..................................146 miles (2 hrs, 47 min)
w Take I-65 North towards Montgomery w Take the AL-10 exit at Greenville/Pine Apple (Exit 128) w Turn right onto AL-10 and follow until it ends at US 331 w Turn onto US 331 and follow until it intersects with US 29 w Take US 29 North towards Troy until it intersects with US 231 w Turn right onto US 231 and follow it until it intersects with George Wallace Drive w Turn left, and the stadium will be on the left at the corner of George Wallace and University Avenue.
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Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium, formerly known as Veterans Memorial Stadium, opened in 1950. Originally dedicated to the TSTC students and Pike County residents who died in World War II, the stadium solely consisted of a small 5,000-seat grandstand on the west side of the running track and was built into the natural slope of the ground. It was expanded several times, including the addition of an upper deck in 1998 that brought the capacity to 17,500, before the most recent renovation was carried out for completion in 2003, the season which saw the Trojans make the move to Division I-A with a capacity of 30,000. The old pressbox area, which had cut into the 1998 upper deck, was filled in and a larger pressbox and luxury box area was added behind the newly completed upper deck. The 8 track was removed and the field was lowered, and permanent seating was placed over the old beam area in the south grandstand. The now-30,000 seat stadium is a flattened “U” shape, with the north end still open. The natural grass surface was replaced with AstroPlay synthetic grass. Costs for the 1998 expansion led to the field being named after former HealthSouth founder Richard M. Scrushy, with the most recent renovation being named after Movie Gallery in May 2003 after a $5 million, 20year commmittment. The Trojans use the Red Room as the official recruiting lounge of the football program. It also serves as the Athletic Department’s Hall of Honor, complete with protraits of All-Americans and national championship coaches in every sport. The Trojans practice on two 100-yard practice fields, while they also have a 125-seat auditorium in Tine Davis Fieldhouse, which is used for team meetings, press conferences, study sessions and film sessions.
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Troy University believes in a total commitment to improving the lives of its student-athletes. All decisions are based on the idea that our athletes, who are leaders of tomorrow, are students first. The commitment is providing the student-athlete with the assistance necessary to balance athletic and academic participation. The Troy University Athletics Department is an integral part of the University. Its mission is to assure a balance between the desire to win and the desire to facilitate positive growth of studentathletes. The athletics department will strive to graduate student-athletes who will make significant contributions to society, view their experience as rewarding and who will be proud alumni and advocates of the University.
NCAA REGULATIONS
The NCAA has set straightforward and stringent guidelines as to whom may represent a member 10 institution in athletics. The organization utilizes the Clearinghouse to determine eligibility for every potential student-athlete. The Clearinghouse determines if the prospect meets the minimum requirements set forth by the NCAA. The Clearinghouse looks beyond grade point average and SAT/ACT scores. It also scrutinizes the high school transcript to determine if the student-athlete has met at least 14 academic core course requirements. These include four years of English, two years of Mathematics, two years of Sciences, two years of Social Studies and four additional academic courses. Student-athletes have to maintain steady progression toward graduation while remaining in good academic standing with the University. This is done by maintaining a prescribed PA (depending upon classification) and passing at least 24 semester hours of degree work each academic year. Further, NCAA rules stipulate a studentathlete must declare a degree program of studies, and thereafter make satisfactory progress toward that specific degree. This is done to help ensure the mission of collegiate athletics, which is to graduate student-athletes, not exploit them for their athletic abilities.
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NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE 319-337-1492 www.ncaa.org
ELIGIBILITY HOTLINE 800-638-3731 CURRENT REQUIREMENTS (as of August 1, 2008) 4 English 3 Mathematics 2 Natural/Physical Science 1 Additional (any of above) 2 Social Science 4 Additional (any of above)
STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES
Troy University student-athletes are fortunate to have Student-Athlete Services (SAS) available to them. SAS provides all students the support necessary to make the collegiate experience the most beneficial and fruitful it can be. The athletics department coordinates an academic reinforcement program for all of its student-athletes.
SERVICES OFFERED BY SAS
SAS offers student-athletes the following: two staffed computer labs with internet access, word processing programs and on-line tutorials, monitored student-athlete weekly table
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sessions, academic assistance is provided and arranged for tutorial sessions, academic planning and priority registration for student-athletes is provided, evaluations of student-athlete grades and degree progression is monitored and Champs/Life Skills presentations.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENTS
Listed below are just a small portion of achievements by student-athletes: eleven varsity sports teams with 3.0 or higer GPA’s in Fall 2008, 38% of student-athletes earned GPA’s of 3.0 or higher in Spring 2008, nine varsity sports finished year with GPA of 3.0 or higher, continued community outreach.
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Giving back to city of Troy, the surronding area of Pike County and the campus of Troy University is as much a part of the Troy football program as touchdowns and tackles. The Trojans take time out of their schedule throughout the season and during the offseason to reach out to southeast Alabama through appearances at local schools, hospital visits, special occasions and hosting events on Troy’s campus. The Trojans have assisted with contributions to the community through participation in “Read Across America”, the “Doc Anderson” Canned Food Drive where more than 3,000 pounds of canned foods for residents of Pike County was brought in, “Trojans for Baby Bella” donational for leukemia research and Habitat for Humanity. All of these causes were orchestrated by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) through Troy University. The Trojans main community outreach usually 12 comes when they make the trip to the Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. This past season, multiple student-athletes visited the hospital during their trip to the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. During the visit, the student-athletes autographed footballs, t-shirts, posed for pictures and just had daily interaction with the patients at the hospital. “When we left New Orleans we all had memories, some good and some bad,” Micah Grimes said. “However, a small group of us reached out to the community while we were there and and were able to reach them, no matter how small.” Levi Brown also commented on the visit. “It was an awesome experience,” Brown said of the hospital trip. “It brought a smile to their face and that is what it is about, just to see them smile and take their mind off of things. for just a few minutes.” Pictures, clockwise from top left: student-athletes sign footballs for children at the hospital, a groups of players sign footballs for the wing of the hospital where the masks are required, studentathletes pose with one of Troy’s new fans, Troy football players volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, student-athletes volunteer to take a group picture at a hospital.
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“Anytime you can give back to the kids, that is what it is all about. It just makes you realize how blessed you are to be able to play the game of foot- 13 ball like we are.” - Xavier Moreland
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The strength and conditioning program at Troy University continually produces prepared and conditioned student-athletes for the highest level of collegiate competition. Strength and conditioning coach Richard Shaughnessy heads the program that works with Troy’s 17-sport athletics program. Under Shaughnessy’s direction, the program has achieved new heights. The current weight room, located on the first floor of the Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium Tower, has been a major factor in its success. The program plays a key role in the department’s efforts to build a comprehensive and competitive athletics program. It also works to provide all Trojan student-athletes with a winning edge in preparation for the playing field. The million-dollar strength and conditioning facility is 10,000-square feet and accommodates more than 420 student-athletes. It is designed 14 with all sports in mind with more than $150,000 in equipment. It houses cardiovascular equipment, hammer systems, power racks and a variety of leg apparatuses. Cross-training equipment and a multi-station cross-over machine are among the items that have also recently been added. University courses are also taught in the facility throughout the year. The strength and conditioning staff trains and monitors each of Troy’s 17 athletics teams in order to determine progress and preparedness. All athletes are tested a minimum of three times per year, according to different categories. Each member of the football team is ranked by a point system, according to the athlete’s progress in the following 12 categories: bench press, squat, hang clean, vertical jumps, height, weight, 40-yard dash, 12-yard dash, box jumps, dots, jump ropes and 225 reps. The sqaud is broken down into seven levels from highest to the lowest; Elite, Exclusive, Ultra, Super, Champion, Player and Trojan. Ample and efficient equipment along with an experienced and determined staff allows the strength and conditioning program to constantly produce successful and prepared athletes for Troy University.
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ALL-AMERICANS
Awarded annually by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2001: Bridgette McInnes (Softball) 2001: Jabar Dunbar (Football) 2003: Portia Proffitt (Volleyball) 2003: Deloise Moore (Football) 2004: Blake Broadhurst (Football) 2004: Michell Thompson (Track) 2005: Demarcus Ware (Football) 2005: Katrina Lewis (Track) 2006: Zarah Yisreal (Football) 2006: Laure Lee Holman (Basketball) 2007: Zsan Robinson (Football) 2007: Rawia Elsisi (Tennis) 2008: Greg Whibbs (Football) 2008: Erin Kinery (Soccer)
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TOP 5 BY CATEGORY
TROJAN CLUB SCORING SYSTEM
The Troy football team is scored annually via Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Richard Shaughnessy’s “Trojan Club Scoring System,” a system he designed and implemented at Troy in 1996. Athletes score points based on performance in eight strength and conditioning tests, with the highest scorers earning “Elite” status. CLUB BREAKDOWN Average Club Name Score Req Elite Trojan 12.0 Exclusive Trojan 11.0 Ulta Trojan 10.0 Super Trojan 9.0 Champion Trojan 7.5 Player 6.5 Trojan 5.5
Total Points 96 88 80 72 6.4 56 4.8
CRITERIA FOR EARNING POINTS Strength Explosion Quickness 1. Bench 3. Boxes 4. Dots 2. Squats 5. Ropes Speed Power 6. 12-yd dash 8. Cleans 7. 40-yd dash
ELITE TROJAN CLUB
Brandon Boudreaux.....................106 Sam Sellers..................................100 Johnny Thompson.......................... 98 Fernandus Edwards....................... 96 Brandon Kent................................. 96
EXCLUSIVE TROJAN CLUB
DuJuan Harris................................. 94 James Searcy................................. 94 Daniel Stanley................................ 94 Andrew Davis.................................. 92 Donnell Golden............................... 92 DJ Taylor.......................................... 92 Xavier Lamb.................................... 91 Courtland Fuller.............................. 91
Bonus 225 reps Vertical
DOTS (from lowest to highest) 1. Simi Odeeko.............................................................................................. 37 1. Sam Sellers............................................................................................... 37 3. Brandon Kent............................................................................................38 4. Daniel Sheffield.........................................................................................40 5. three players tied with..............................................................................42 BENCH 1. Brandon Boudreaux..........................................................................455 lbs 2. Kevin Dixon.......................................................................................430 lbs 3. James Brown.....................................................................................425 lbs 3. Tyler Clark..........................................................................................425 lbs 3. Tyrell Curtis........................................................................................425 lbs SQUAT 1. James Searcy....................................................................................635 lbs 2. Brandon Boudreaux..........................................................................550 lbs 3. James Brown.....................................................................................545 lbs 4. DJ Taylor.............................................................................................535 lbs 5. two players tied with.........................................................................525 lbs CLEAN 1. Johnny Thompson.............................................................................390 lbs 2. Fernandus Edwards..........................................................................355 lbs 2. James Searcy....................................................................................355 lbs 4. Zach Swindall....................................................................................350 lbs 5. Brandon Lang....................................................................................345 lbs
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225 REPS 1. Brandon Boudreaux.................................................................................. 37 2. Emmanuel Dudley....................................................................................28 3. James Brown.............................................................................................26 4. three players tied with..............................................................................25 VERTICAL (INCHES) 1. DuJuan Harris........................................................................................41.5 2. Chris Brown............................................................................................40.5 2. Chip Reeves...........................................................................................40.5 4. Andrew Davis..........................................................................................39.5 5. Willie McDowell.........................................................................................39 BOXES 1. Chris Bowens............................................................................................39 1. Sam Sellers...............................................................................................39 3. Brandon Kent............................................................................................38 3. Austin Silvoy..............................................................................................38 3. Daniel Stanley...........................................................................................38 ROPES 1. Sam Sellers............................................................................................... 81 2. Brandon Kent............................................................................................80 3. Maurice Greer...........................................................................................79 3. Cornelius Williams....................................................................................79 4. two players tied with.................................................................................78 12-YARD DASH 1. TJ Mitchell...............................................................................................1.63 2. Jason Bruce............................................................................................1.65 3. Josh Jarboe............................................................................................1.68 3. KeJuan Phillips.......................................................................................1.68 3. Brian Williams........................................................................................1.68 40-YARD DASH 1. DuJuan Harris........................................................................................4.37 2. Jason Bruce............................................................................................4.39 2. TJ Mitchell...............................................................................................4.39 4. Andrew Davis..........................................................................................4.40 5. Justin Bray..............................................................................................4.44
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Troy University has long been a leader in the field of athletic training. In 1990, the establishment of a four-year curriculum only strengthened the University’s commitment to this vital area of athletics. The Athletic Training staff is committed to not only providing exceptional healthcare to student-athletes, but also to providing outstanding education to athletic training students. The coursework, which is accredited by the Commission on Athletic Training Education, prepares students to become certified athletic trainers through the National Athletic Trainers Association. The Athletic Training Education Program assigns at least one certified athletic trainer to work with each varsity sport on campus. Head athletic trainer, Chuck Ash, coor16 dinates all aspects of the athletic training program, and has been at Troy University since 1987. Ash was recently inducted into the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame, which recognizes his outstanding contributions to the profession. Ash is assisted by three full-time trainers: Cherise Crisman, Diana Avery and Alyson Steed, all of whom graduated from the Athletic Training Education Program at Troy University. The program also employs six graduate assistant certified athletic trainers. In order to be successful and progressive, the Troy athletic training program aligns itself with exceptional professionals in the field. Dr. Jeffrey Dugas has been the primary orthopedic surgeon for Troy Athletics since 2000 and is a member of the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham. Dr. Dugas is a skilled orthopedic surgeon, maintaining a special interest in injuries of the throwing athlete, an area which he has done considerable research. Dr. Dugas was recently awarded the
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prestigious “Sports Medicine Person of the Year” award for 2008 from the Alabama Athletic Trainer’s Association. He has also been selected to serve on the United States Olympic Committee’s Volunteer Medical Program. Recently, he treated athletes at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center in California. Troy has benefitted tremendously from its lasting relationship with one of the world’s leading orthopedic surgeons, Dr. James Andrews. Andrews is a former member of the Troy University Board of Trustees. Mickey Dichiara, MD, and Jon E. Adams, PA-C, serve as team clinicians for the Trojans and have been instrumental in assisting with the comprehensive healthcare of the student-athletes. The athletic training program is further 17 complemented by the staff of Champion Sports Medicine through the operation of a free-standing physical therapy clinic in the athletic training room. Seth Tatum, DPT-ATC, Dave Bush, ATC, and staff assist in the comprehensive rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries as well as aid in the physical therapy of community patients and area high school students through their High School Outreach Program. With a committed staff of athletic trainers and physicians, a competitive accredited curriculum and a state-of-the-art facility, Troy has an ideal and progressive athletic training program. The ultimate benficiary of that success is the Troy University student-athlete.
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TROJANS IN THE DRAFT
First Round Demarcus Ware (‘04), Dallas Cowboys (11th overall) Leodis McKelvin (‘08), Buffalo Bills (11th overall) Second Round Osi Umenyiora (‘03), NY Giants (56) Sherrod Martin (‘09), Carolina Panthers (59) Third Round Leonard Wheeler (‘92), Cincinnati Bengals (84) Fourth Round Pratt Lyons (‘97), Houston Oilers (107) Orlando Parker (‘94), NY Jets (117) Mookie Moore (‘00), Washington Redskins (129) Brannon Condren (‘07), Indianapolis Colts (131) Sixth Round Jack Smith (‘71), Philadelphia Eagles (133) Wade Brantley (‘73), NY Giants (147) Titus Dixon (‘89), NY Jets (153) Clifford Ivory (‘98), San Diego Chargers (155) Marcus Spriggs (‘99), Cleveland Browns (174) Seventh Round Davern Williams (‘03), Miami Dolphins (248) Eighth Round Willie Tullis (‘81), Houston Oilers (217) Reggie Dwight (‘92), Atlanta Falcons (217) Ninth Round Kelvin Murdock (‘82), New England Patriots (224) Anthony Henton (‘85), Pittsburgh Steelers (234) Mitch Geier (‘85), Washington Redskins (247) 10th Round Virgil Seay (‘80), Denver Broncos (270) 11th Round Greg Harris (‘88), NY Giants (280) Willie McCray (‘78), San Francisco 49ers (287) 13th Round Ronnie Shelley (‘70), Boston Patriots (316) 14th Round Glenn Thompson (‘69), Miami Dolphins (349)
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Early Years 1909 Professor V.P. McKinley fielded the first football team at TROY - the Teachers. 1909 TROY wins its first football game, defeating Edgar School on November 20, 6-0 at home. 1910 Dan Herren became the coach of TROY this 24 season, and not coached, but played halfback on the same team. He led the team to two scoreless ties and a win over Montgomery O.P.X. 1911 George Penton took over as head coach of TROY and led the team to a record of 4-1-1 in his first season. Penton led TROY to back-to-back wins for the first time in school history by defeating Wetumpka and Montgomery O.P.X. to close the season. 1912 Penton led TROY to their first undefeated season, finishing the year 3-0-0. 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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1920s 1921 J.W. Campbell took over as head coach in 1921, bringing the program back that same year. He lead TROY to a 12-13-1 record over three seasons. 1924 Ross V. “Flivver” Ford became the fourth head coach in school history and led TROY to four ties in his one season at the helm. 25 1926 Otis Bynum led TROY to the most wins in school history, at this point, in 1926 with seven - finishing the season with a 7-1-1 record. He finished his career with a 12-4-1 record at the helm. 1927 Gladwin Gaumer became the seventh head coach in school history, coaching two seasons and recording a 7-7-0 record; including going 5-3 in 1927. 1929 TROY did not field a team during the final year of the 1920s. 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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1930s 1930 The 1930 season marked the only time in school history that TROY did not have a head coach. The team played just three games that season, with its lone win coming against Maxwell Air Force Base. 1931 Albert Elmore became the eighth head coach in school history. He is credited with giving 26 the team its first official nickname, the Red Wave. 1931 TROY defeated the only two in-state schools on its schedule that season, beating Jacksonville State University and the freshman team from Auburn University. 1934 TROY matched its best win total of seven with only two losses during this season. TROY defeated every in-state school on their schedule during the 1934 season. 1938 Albert Choate took over the team and TROY began play in the AIC the same season. 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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1940s 1943-45 TROY did not field a team, as did many teams around the nation during this time, due to World War II. 1946 TROY returned to the field at the conclusion of the war and posted a 3-4 record overall, including going 3-1 in the AIC. 1947 Fred “Buddy” McCollum came to TROY in 1947 after a successful stint as head coach at West Alabama. 1947 TROY defeated Florida State University to close out the regular season, 36-6, on the road on November 27. 1949 McCollum led the Red Wave to its first postseason appearance in school history with an appearance in the Paper Bowl. The Red Wave lost to Jacksonville State in that game. TROY went undefeated in the AIC this season, going 2-0-1 in the conference. 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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1950s 1951 Jim Grantham became the 11th head coach at TROY. He played two seasons at Alabama, earning a letter in 1941. He served in World War II, came back to Alabama and graduated in 1945.
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1955 Dr. William Clipson became head coach at TROY, a position he held for 11 seasons. 1956 The career of Frank Sadler began at TROY, a career that would see three kickoffs run back for touchdowns, including a 103-yard run (a national record at the time). 1957 TROY lost six consecutive games under Clipson, after winning the season-opener. 1959 Sadler returned kickoffs against North Alabama for 215 yards. When asked about his performance, he chuckled and noted that TROY lost the game by a big margin. “Every time they scored, they had to kick off to somebody; I just happened to be back there.” 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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1960s 1960-1965 TROY finished 13-40 before a new head coach was brought in after suffering 14 losing seasons out of 15 played. 1966 Bill Atkins became the head coach of the TROY football program. A member of the 1957 Auburn national championship team, Atkins came to TROY to rebuild the 29 struggling program. 1967 The career of Danny Grant started, with the wide out finishing his career with 215 receptions and 2,907 yards. 1968 TROY wins its first national championship behind quarterback Sim Byrd. He was named an NAIA All-American after finishing with 3,569 yards passing, 260 completions and 440 attempts (all records at the time). Ronnie Shelley recorded three interceptions in the 1968 championship game. Byrd had two consecutive games of six 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS touchdown 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE passes in 1968. SELECTIONS
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1970s 1970 James Batey breaks the color barrier at TROY. Batey was a world class sprinter for the TROY track and field team, when Atkins dressed him out as a wide receiver against McNeese State. 1971 Troy moves from NAIA to NCAA Division II. 30
1973 TROY changes its nickname to “Trojans” after a vote by the student body, promptly winning the Gulf South Conference Championship in the same season. 1974 Perry Griggs spoils North Alabama’s homecoming with a game-winning 75-yard touchdown reception. He finished the night with nine catches for 196 yards. 1976 TROY hires Charlie Bradshaw as its new head coach. 1979 Virgil Seay returns three punts for touchdowns against West42Alabama. 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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1980s 1983 After two losing seasons, TROY hires Chan Gailey as its new head coach. 1984 “Miracle in McAllen” game-winning field goal for the 1984 National Championship. Ted Clem kicked a last second 50-yard gamewinning field goal. 1986 Victory over North Alabama was the first for all the players on the team over their rival (FINAL SCORE: TROY 38, UNA 9). 1987 After starting the season with one loss and one tie, TROY defeated West Texas 45-0 and did not lose again, winning its third national championship in school history. Mike Turk scored touchdown on his last collegiate run, a 50-yard run in title game. 1988 Troy appears in Sports Illustrated for the first time after a squirrel was fried in the transformer and forced TROY and Southeast 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Missouri St. to finish game on practice field.
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1990s 1991 Larry Blakeney is hired as head coach at TROY. 1992 Troy finished the season with one loss and was ranked number one in the nation in I-AA (ineligible for postseason play due to move). 32
1993 TROY finished 10-0-1 for its first undefeated regular season in NCAA Division I-AA. The team finished 12-1-1, falling in the semifinals. “The Drive” - Kelvin Simmons orchestrated a drive that last 10 minutes in the third quarter to defeat I-AA power Georgia Southern. 1996 TROY won the first of three Southland League championships. 1999 Al Lucas wins Buck Buchanon Award as the top Division I-AA defensive player. The Board of Trustees okays the move of TROY to I-A status by 2001.
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2000s 2001 TROY moves to NCAA Division I-A. TROY shocks Mississippi State in Starkville, the program’s first win against an SEC opponent. 2002 Osi Umenyiora records four sacks against Florida A&M.
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2004 TROY upsets nationally-ranked Missouri on national television at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. Demarcus Ware wins Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year honors, and is drafted 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys. 2006 “Miracle in Murfreesboro” - The Trojans come back in the final seconds to defeat Middle Tennessee. 2006 Troy wins the first of three consecutive Sun Belt championships and goes to the New Bowl. 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Orleans 42 ALL-AMERICANS
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Campus Life
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Founded: February 28, 1887 Enrollment: 28,255 Chancellor: Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. Baccalaureate Degrees: 57 Master’s Degrees: 37 EDS Degrees: 6
Troy University’s tradition of teaching excellence dates to its founding on February 26, 1887, when an act of the Alabama Legislature established Troy State Normal School as an institution to train teachers for Alabama’s schools. Joseph Macon Dill was the institution’s first president. In 1893, the school was renamed Troy State Normal College. The Normal College offered extension courses for teachers and granted teaching certificates until 1929, when the State Board of Education changed the charter of the institution and renamed it Troy State Teacher’s College. That same year, the college moved to its present site and the two buildings were dedicated: Shackleford Hall, named for Edward Madison Shackleford, president of the school from 1899-1936, and Bibb Graves Hall, named for David Bib Graves, Alabama’s “education governor.
University’s long relationship with the United States Military, as extension courses were offered on nearby bases, first at Fort Rucker, near Dothan, and later at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery.
Governor Bibb Graves is also remembered for commissioning the Olmsted Brothers Architectural Firm of Brookline, Massachusetts, to design the campus landscape plan. Like many American universities, Troy State Teacher’s College enjoyed one of its most prosperous periods of growth in the years following World War II when returning veterans took advantage of the GI Bill.
In 1967, Gov. Lurleen B. Wallace appointed eight members to the newly established Troy State College Board of Trustees, removing the institution from the control of the State Board of Education. One of the first acts of the new board was to recommend the change of the name to Troy State University. The new name became official on December 14, 1967. In 1975, the Phenix City Campus was opened as a branch of the main campus. In 1982, the Troy State University System was formed, as the campuses in Dothan and Montgomery were granted independent accreditation status. In April 2004, the Board of Trustees voted to drop the “State” from the University’s name to better reflect the institution’s worldwide mission. Starting August 2005, all TROY campuses were again unified under one accreditation.
The enrollment of the College more than doubled and this growth led to the introduction of degree programs in disciplines other than education, most notably in business. In 1957, the State Board of Education recognized this expanded and dropped “Teacher’s” from Troy State College’s name. The decade of the 1950s also marked the
A separate Troy State College teaching center was established at Fort Rucker in 1961, which evolved into the present-day Dothan campus. A similar center, begun at Maxwell Air Force Base in 1965, led to the creation of the present-day Montgomery campus. These programs were the forerunners of the modern Global Campus division, formerly known as University College division of Troy University, which operates all TROY teaching sites outside of Alabama. In 1973, the University opened sites at military bases in Florida. Today, Global Campus operates more than 60 sites in 15 U.S. states and 11 nations.
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PROGRAM AVAILABILITY
for a complete listing of majors, minors, associate degrees, programs and Master’s programs visit www.troy.edu Mathematics Education Geography TROY UNIVERSITY COLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences Sorrell College of Business College of Communication and Fine Arts College of Education College of Health and Human Services
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Accounting Art Education Art Art, Bachlor of Fine Arts in Studio Athletic Training Education Biology Education Biology Biology Program Biology Preprofessional Broadcast Journalism Chemistry Education Chemistry Collaborative Teacher (Grades K-6) Communication Arts Computer Science, Applied Major Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education (Grades P-3) Elementary Education (Grades K-6) English Finance Foreign Language General Business Geomatics History History Education Human Services Information Systems Interdisciplinary Education (Grades P-12) Journalism, Print Marketing
Mathematics Music Music, Choral Education Music, Instrumental Education Nursing Physical Education Political Science Psychology Resources and Technology Management Risk Management and Insurance Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) Social Science Social Science Education Sociology Sport and Fitness Management
UNDERGRADUATE MINORS
Aerospace Anthropology Archival Studies Art Biology Broadcast Journalism Business Administration Chemistry Classics Computer Science Criminal Justice Dance Earth and Space Studies English English, creative writing emphasis English, professional writing emphasis Environmental Science Exercise Science French Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Graphic Design Health Promotion History Human Services Humanities Information Systems Journalism, Print Latin Management Mathematics Military Operations Military Science Physical Science Physics Political Science Psychology Recreation Social Science, General Social Science, Leadership Sociology Spanish Speech Communication Theatre
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Athletic Training Education Chemistry Program Computer Science Program Comprehensive General Science Program Design, Technology and Innovation Health & Physical Education Comprehensive Interpreter Training Program Marine Biology Program Psychology Comprehensive Program Rehabilitation Program Social Work Program
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Bobby Bright, current congressman of Alabama’s 2nd district Sim Byrd, former NAIA All-American quarterback Brannon Condren, NFL safety with Indianapolis Colts Danny Cox, former MLB veteran of 11 years Jill Dobson, FOXNews Channel entertainment correspondent Bobby Jon Drinkard, contestant on Survivor and actor Ralph Ford, noted band arranger, composer and educator Tom Foreman, CNN political correspondent Danielle Frye, current pit road announcer for MRN radio (NASCAR) Dan Gaetz, current member of Florida Senate William C. Gregory, former NASA astronaut (Space Shuttle Endeavour) Fred Hatfield, former MLB infielder General Russel Honore, Commanding General Kerry Jenkins,former NFL lineman and Super Bowl XXXVII champion Manuel H. Johnson, former Federal Reserve Board of Governors Troy King, current Attorney General for state of Alabama Kevin Kregel, NASA astronaut (mission commander, Endeavour)
Lynn Koplitz, stand-up comedian and actress Robbie Laing, Campbell University head men’s basketball coach Al Lucas, former NFL and Arena Football lineman Alfred Malone, NFL defensive tackle Leodis McKelvin, first Troy D-I All-American, NFL defensive back Derrick Moore, chaplain for Georgia Tech football team Marcus Richardson, Canadian Football League linebacker Mike Rivera, catcher for Milwaukee Brewers James A. Roy, current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Mackey Sasser, former MLB catcher Virgil Seay, former NFL receiver and Super Bowl XVII champion Robert W. Smith, highly regarded band composer and educator James “J.T.” Thomas, Jr., winner of Survivor: Tocantins Vecepia Towery, contestant and winner of Survivor: Marquesas Lawrence Tynes, NFL placekicker and Super Bowl XLII champion Osi Umenyiora, All-Pro defensive end and Super Bowl XLII champion DeMarcus Ware, All-Pro linebacker for Dallas Cowboys
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 tant dean at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (19711979) and as president of the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega (1979-1989).
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., a native of Mobile, Alabama, was named Chancellor of Troy University Sept. 1, 1989. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Montevallo and his doctorate from the University of Alabama. Upon completion of his bachelor’s
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commissioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and served as a platoon leader during the Vietnam War. For his combat duty, he received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and a citation from the Korean Marine Corps. Hawkins’ professional background includes his service as an assis-
In 1985, he was honored by the University of Montevallo as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, and was the recipient of the 2003 All-American Football Foundation’s “Top College President” Award. In 2005 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama. In 2007 he was recognized as the “Alabama Citizen of the Year” by the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Three buildings have been named in his honor: the “Jack and Janice Hawkins Chapel” at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, the “Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor” and “Jack Hawkins, Jr. Hall” which will serve the College of Education of Troy University. This College of Education building on the Troy campus opened in 2009. Hawkins serves on the board of directors of the Business Council of Alabama, Better Business Bureau of Central Alabama, and Troy Bank and Trust Company.
He is chairman of the Governor’s Committee on Employment of the Disabled, and a member of the Air University Board of Visitors at Maxwell Air Force Base. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Hawkins was profiled as part of two books published in 2004: “Above and Beyond: Former Marines Conquer the Civilian World” by Rudy Socha and Carolyn Darrow and “The Entrepreneurial College President” by James L. Fisher and James V. Koch. He served as Chairman of the Council of University Presidents in Alabama (1999-2001) and President of the Southland Football League. He has served as a trustee of Talladega College, the Helen Keller Eye Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for the Blind. He is a member of the Troy Rotary Club. Dr. Hawkins’ family includes his wife, Janice, and two daughters Katie and Kelly. He and his family are members of the First Baptist Church of Troy. The Hawkins’ family also includes a grandchild, Noah, the son of Katie and Dan Beall.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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BOB RILEY Governor Ex-Officio
JOSEPH B. MORTON Superintendent Ex-Officio
KAREN CARTER Birmingham
EDWARD CROWELL Montgomery
GERALD DIAL Lineville
ROY DRINKARD Cullman
JOHN HARRISON Luverne
DOUGLAS HAWKINS Troy
LAMAR HIGGINS Montgomery
FORREST LATTA Mobile
MILTON MCGREGOR Montgomery
CHARLES NAILEN Dothan
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Since 1997, Troy University has invested more than $27 million in upgrading and improving its athletics facilities.
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Troy's athletics venues as they stand today: a breakdown of
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Trojan Arena is home to the men's and women's basketball teams, as well as volleyball. Formerly Sartain Hall, the arena was renovated prior to the 1998-99 season. Improvements included reconstruction of the main entrance and lobby areas, an air-conditioning system, new court lighting, a state-of-the-art sound system and locker rooms. The addition of 1,000 seats increased the arena's capacity to 4,000.
Riddle-Pace Field
The Troy baseball program plays in the newly renovated Riddle-Pace Field. Renovations included a modern stadium structure, expanded dugouts, a state-of-the-art press box and two luxury suites.
Trojan Oaks Golf Club
The Trojan Oaks Golf Club, which was dedicated on Sept. 16, 1978, features a clubhouse and nine holes. It serves as the practice course for the men's and women's golf teams and is open to the public.
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Trojan Softball Complex The $1 million Trojan Softball Complex was completed in the summer of 2001 and was home to its first full season in the spring of 2002. Located on Elm Street, the facility is complete with permanent dugouts, a locker room, coaches' offices and field lighting.
Soccer/Track Facility
Construction on the new $1 million track and soccer complex was completed in spring 2003. It plays host to the Troy soccer and track & field teams.
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Pike County Cattlemen's Association Facility
The Troy rodeo team, which began competition in the fall of 2002, practices and holds home events at the Pike County Cattlemen's Association facility located on US Highway 231. The venue can hold more than 2,000 spectators and plays host to at least one collegiate event each season.
Lunsford Tennis Center
A 12-court complex, the Lunsford Tennis Center was completed in the summer of 2001 as part of a joint effort with the City of Troy. It is equipped with lighted courts, ample parking and a personalized clubhouse dedicated to the needs of the school's athletes and the community. The clubhouse includes a pro shop, snack bar and coaches' offices.
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in three bowl games for the Bulldogs. It is that foundation as a studentathlete that guides Dennis in his quest to take Troy athletics toward great things in the future.
Steve Dennis is beginning his fifth year as the Director of Athletics for Troy University. Dennis came came to the Troy family from Auburn University, where he served in a variety of capacities beginning in 1985.
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His final assignment was as the Associate Director of Tigers Unlimited, the Athletics Department’s Development office. In that position, he was responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting support from individuals, private industry and corportations for the Athletics Department.
Dennis started his professional career as a high school teacher, football coach and baseball coach in Windsor (Ga.). He started his collegiate coaching career at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in 1981. In four-plus seasons, he coached outside linebackers, the defensive line and special teams for the Moccasins. Dennis went to work as the defensive backs and special teams coach at Auburn in 1985, and he remained on the Tigers’ staff for eight seasons. He was named the SEC Working Coach of the Year in 1986 by The Birmingham Touchdown Club. During his initial stint with the Tigers, he coached alongside
current Troy head coach Larry Blakeney. Current Troy assistant coach Shayne Wasden, as well as former assistant coaches Mike Pelton and James Joseph, all played for the Tigers while Dennis served on the coaching staff. Dennis returned to his alma mater in December of 1993, and worked as the defensive backs and special teams coach for the Bulldogs for three seasons. From 1997 until 2002, Dennis was out of college athletics. He worked in sales, marketing and promotions for Georgia Southern Wood, Inc., serving in that role from 1997 until 2000. He then served as Vice President of Cleveland Brothers Construction from 2000 until 2002. Dennis returned to Auburn to coach tight ends in 2002, before moving to fund-raising within the Auburn Athletics Department in 2003. During his college coaching career, he was part of seven bowl teams and one Division I-AA playoff team.
A native of Macon, Ga., Dennis graduated from the University of Georgia, Cum Laude, in 1978. While at Georgia, Dennis played football for legendary coach Vince Dooley. He was the Bulldogs’ defensive captain in 1978 and was an Academic All-Southeastern Conference selection that same season. During his playing career, 3heNATIONAL played CHAMPIONSHIPS
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HEAD COACH,LARRY BLAKENEY
Larry Blakeney is a winner. Always has been.
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From his time as a quarterback at Auburn University, to his highly successful high school coaching career, to his 14 years as an assistant coach at his alma mater when the Tigers enjoyed an unprecedented run of success, Blakeney has always been associated with winning and a job well done. His tenure at Troy University has been nothing less. During his 18 years as head coach, he has led the Trojans to a 144-73-1 record, third-best among all programs in the state of Alabama during that span.
larry Blakeney Head Coach 19th season (Auburn, 1970) 144-73-1 overall record Blakeney At A Glance Personal Data
Born: 09/21/1947 in Birmingham, AL Wife: Former Janice Powell of Opelika, AL Children: Kelley, Julie and Tiffany (Rash) Grandchildren: Caroline Elizabeth Taylor, Madeline Ann Rash and Danielle Avery Rash
Education
Graduate of Gordo High School ‘65 B.S. Business Administration; Auburn ‘70 Certification; Alabama ‘71-’72 Certification; Mississippi State ‘72 M.S. Education; Montevallo ‘76
Coaching Experience
1991-present: Head Coach, Troy University 1977-1990: Assistant Coach, Auburn University OL (1977-78), TE/WR (1978-80), WR (1981- 90), Offensive Play Caller (1986-90) 1970-1976: Prep Head Coach Southern Academy (1970-71), Walker HS (1972-74), Vestavia Hills (1975-76)
Bowl Experience
As a player: 1-1 1968 Sun Bowl, def. Arizona 34-10; 1969 Bluebonnet Bowl, lost to Houston 36-7 As a coach: 7-4-1 1982 Tangerine Bowl, def. Boston College 33-26; 1984 Sugar Bowl, def. Michigan 9-7; 1984 Liberty Bowl, def. Arkansas 21-15; 1986 Cotton Bowl, lost to Texas A&M 36-16; 1987 Citrus Bowl, def. USC 16-7; 1988 Sugar Bowl, tied Syracuse 16-16; 1989 Sugar Bowl, lost to Florida State 13-7; 1990 Hall of Fame Bowl, def. Ohio State 31-14; 1990 Peach Bowl, def. Indiana 27-23; 2004 Silicon Valley Classic, lost to Northern Illinois 34-20; 2006 New Orleans Bowl, def. Rice 41-17; 2009 New Orleans Bowl, lost to Southern Miss 30-27 At Troy: 1-2-0 2004 Silicon Valley Classic, lost to Northern Illinois 34-20; 2006 New Orleans Bowl, def. Rice 41-17; 2008 New Orleans Bowl, lost to Southern Miss 30-27
Already the school’s longest-serving and most successful head coach of all time, Blakeney has led the Troy football program to an unequaled run of success that has taken the Trojans from Division II to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and now to the grandest stage of all, the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Blakeney has guided the Trojans to 11 winning seasons, including six seasons of 10 wins or more. For all of his hard work, this past season, he was selected to the 2009 class of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, being inducted May 30. The Trojans took a huge step forward in 2006, capturing their first Sun Belt Conference championship and winning the first bowl game in school history, a decisive 41-17 victory over Rice in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. That victory completed an 8-5 season, the best record for the Troy program since the move to the FBS. The roll continued in 2007 as the Trojans earned a share of their second consecutive Sun Belt Conference championship. The Trojans’ 8-4 record included nationally-televised victories over Oklahoma State and Middle Tennessee. The roll did not stop in 2008, as the Trojans won their third consecutive Sun Belt Conference championship and an appearance in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl in 2008. The season included nationally-televised victories over Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic, as well as games against Southern Miss and regionally televised games against Ohio State and LSU. The Trojans also recorded eight victories for the third consecutive season in the FBS. This past season, Blakeney was awarded the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year Award due to his team’s first outright Sun Belt Conference championship. The award is voted upon by the league’s head coaches and media representatives. The program made its first big splash at the sport’s highest level in 2004 by producing a 7-5 record that included the school’s first-ever bowl bid to the Silicon Valley Classic. The grand unveiling of a renovated Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium was highlighted by a 24-14 upset of Missouri that was televised live by ESPN. In 2003, the Trojans posted a 6-6 mark against one of the most challenging schedules in the nation, which included eight road games and contests against traditional powers Kansas State, Minnesota, Nebraska and Virginia. In addition, the Trojans faced and defeated Marshall and UAB, and played four other schools from the Sun Belt Conference. That same season, the Trojans defeated four FBS foes, the most in school history to that point, in a single-season.
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
The Trojans played their first official season as a FBS member in 2002 after going 7-4 in their “transition” season in 2001. Included in the 2001 win total were three wins over FBS foes and a monumental upset of Southeastern Conference (SEC) power Mississippi State University, the school’s first-ever victory over a BCS-conference school. Of the team’s four losses, three came against opponents ranked in the Top 15 nationally; nationalrunner-up Nebraska, 15th-ranked Maryland and national champion Miami (FL). In 2002, the Trojans were 4-8 against a schedule that included games against two SEC schools, three Big 12 opponents, instate rival UAB and perennial bowl participant Marshall. The Troy defense finished fourth in the nation in total defense in 2002 despite the challenging slate. While a member of the FCS, the Trojans enjoyed their most successful run in school history. Over eight seasons, the Trojans advanced to the national semifinals MILESTONE VICTORIES
MILESTONE GAMES
Win Opponent Site Result 1 Central Florida, 1991 Orlando, FL L, 10-21 10 Arkansas State, 1991 Jonesboro, AR L, 17-20 25 Nicholls State, 1993 Thibodeaux, LA W, 24-17 50 Northwestern State, 1995 Troy, AL W, 34-17 75 Alcorn State, 1997 Lorman, MS W, 30-0 100 South Florida, 1999 Troy, AL W, 41-24 123 ^Nebraska, 2001 Lincoln, NE L, 14-42 125 Nicholls State, 2001 Troy, AL W, 26-0 150 Marshall, 2003 Troy, AL W, 33-24 159 *Missouri, 2004 Troy, AL W, 24-14 193 #Rice, 2006 New Orleans, LA W, 41-17 200 North Texas, 2007 Troy, AL W, 45-7 215 LSU, 2008 Baton Rouge, LA L, 31-40 ^ - First Game in I-A; * - Win over nationally-ranked opponent; # - First Bowl Win
When the Trojans jumped to FBS status, Blakeney again made NCAA history, becoming one of only two coaches to lead a program from NCAA Division II to the FBS, joining Central Florida’s Gene McDowell. Blakeney’s journey began on December 3, 1990 when he was hired as the 20th head coach in school history. During the 1980s, Troy won two NCAA Division II national championships, but the program was a rebuilding project upon Blakeney’s arrival. In the three years prior to him accepting the job, the Trojans had combined for a 13-17 overall record. His first two seasons came during the “transition” period in the move to FCS status. The program was still technically Division II, although it was not allowed to compete in the playoffs. Blakeney’s first team finished 5-6, but a 10-1 second year, which included a 41-7 win over FBS member Arkansas State, gave Troy fans a glimpse of what was to come. Troy hit its first full season of FCS play running in
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Win Opponent Site Result 1 West Georgia, 1991 Troy, AL W, 13-10 10 Valdosta State, 1992 Troy, AL W, 26-10 11 *Arkansas State, 1992 Jonesboro, AR W, 41-7 25 Samford, 1993 B’ham, AL W, 52-24 26 #Stephen F. Austin, 1993 Troy, AL W, 42-20 29 *Louisiana-Lafayette, 1994 Lafayette, LA W, 39-20 41 *Louisiana-Monroe, 1995 Monroe, LA W, 20-10 50 Alabama State, 1996 Troy, AL W, 37-6 72 *Cincinnati, 1999 Cincinnati, OH W, 31-24 75 *Middle Tennessee, 1999 Murfreesboro, TN W, 48-31 90 McNeese State, 2000 Troy, AL W, 20-10 93 *Mississippi State, 2001 Starkville, MS W, 21-9 95 Southern Utah, 2001 Troy, AL W, 20-10 100 Austin Peay, 2002 Troy, AL W, 41-3 125 Middle Tennessee, 2006 Murfreesboro, TN W, 21-20 140 North Texas, 2008 Denton, TX W, 45-17 * I-A Opponent (as I-AA member); # - First I-AA Playoff Game
twice and the FCS postseason seven times, including a NCAA-record four consecutive seasons after making the move to NCAA Division I-AA in 1993.
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1993 when Blakeney led the Trojans to a 12-1-1 finish and a berth in the FCS semifinals. The 10-0-1 regular season finish was the program’s first undefeated season in school history while playing a complete schedule. Troy finished the regular season as the top-ranked team in country according to the Sports Network. The following season brought an 8-4 record and another berth in the playoffs. The Trojans lost in the first round at James Madison, but they proved they deserved a spot among the elite programs, finishing the year ranked 12th. The 1995 season brought the first unbeaten and untied regular season to the school annals when Troy took an 11-0 record into the postseason before losing in the first round to Georgia Southern. Troy entered the playoffs ranked third in the nation. For all of the success the team enjoyed in its first three FCS seasons, Blakeney’s rebuilding skills were displayed once again during the 1996 season after the loss of 23 seniors from the 1995 squad. Going into its first season of play in the Southland Football League, PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED BY BLAKENEY
With more than 30 years of coaching under his belt, Blakeney has coached a number of outstanding players. Here is a lisrting of some of those players and their accomplishments: Name Team Highlights Rob Austin, OT Troy w/NFL - N.Y. Giants Demontray Carter, RB Troy w/AFL2 - Birmingham Jonathan Carter, WR Troy w/NFL - N.Y. Jets Brannon Condren, SS Troy 2007 4th rd pick - Indianapolis Reggie Dwight, TE Troy 1992 Draft Pick - Atlanta Branden Hall, OLF Troy w/NFL - Detroit Clifford Ivory, DB Troy w/CFL - Toronto Kerry Jenkins, OL Troy w/NFL - Tampa Bay Super Bowl Champion Al Lucas, DT Troy w/AFL - Los Angeles 1999 Buck Buchanan Award Pratt Lyons, DE Troy 1997 Draft Pick - Tennessee Sherrod Martin, DB Troy 2009 2nd rd pick - Carolina Jimmy McClain, LB Troy w/NFL - Jacksonville Leodis McKelvin, DB Troy 11th overall pick - Buffalo (‘08) Michael Moore, OT Troy w/NFL - Atlanta Thomas Olmsted, P Troy w/NFL - Miami Orlando Parker, WR Troy 1994 Draft Pick - N.Y. Jets Mareno Philyaw, WR Troy 2000 Draft Pick - Atlanta Rayshun Reed, DB Troy w/NFL - San Francisco Marcus Spriggs, DL Troy 1999 Draft Pick - Cleveland Charles Thomas, OL Troy w/CFL - Saskatchewan Lawyer Tillman, WR Auburn 1989 Draft Pick - Cleveland Lawrence Tynes, PK Troy w/NFL - N.Y. Giants Super Bowl Champion Osi Umenyiora, DE Troy w/NFL - N.Y. Giants Super Bowl Champion Demarcus Ware, DE Troy 11th overall pick - Dallas Pro Bowl selection Freddy Weygand, WR Auburn Ranks 4th in career catches Leonard Wheeler, DB Troy 1992 Draft Pick - Cincinnati Davern Williams, DT Troy 2003 Draft Pick - Miami Alexander Wright, WR Auburn 1990 Draft Pick - Dallas
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL LARRY BLAKENEY vs ALL OPPONENTS
Opponent Alabama A&M Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) Alabama State Alcorn State Appalachian State Arkansas Arkansas State Austin Peay Cal Poly Cal State Northridge Central Florida Central State Charleston Southern Chattanooga Cincinnati Connecticut East Tennessee State Eastern Kentucky Florida Florida A&M Florida Atlantic Florida International Florida State Georgia Georgia Southern Georgia Tech Idaho Iowa State Jacksonville State James Madison Kansas State Liberty Louisiana-Lafayette Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana State Marshall Maryland McNeese State Miami (Fla.) Middle Tennessee Minnesota Mississippi State Missouri Montana Murray State Nebraska New Mexico State Nicholls State North Alabama North Texas Northern Illinois Northwestern State Ohio State Oklahoma State Rice Sam Houston State Samford South Carolina South Florida Southeastern Louisiana Southern Illinois Southern Mississippi Southern Utah Southwest Texas State Stephen F. Austin Utah State Valdosta State Virginia West Georgia Western Kentucky Overall (18 years)
Home 0-0 1-1 6-0 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-0-1 2-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 1-1 3-1 3-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-0 0-0 4-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 3-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 2-1 0-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 5-1 1-0 3-0 0-0 3-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 4-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 3-0 2-1 1-1 1-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 80-12-1
Away 1-0 2-2 4-1 2-1 1-0 0-2 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-1 1-1 2-0 2-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 3-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 3-1 2-2 0-2 1-3 0-1 1-2 0-1 3-2 0-1 1-1 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-4 0-1 4-1 1-0 2-1 0-1 3-2 0-1 0-1 0-0 3-0 2-2 0-2 0-1 0-0 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-0 3-0 62-62
Overall 1-0 3-3 10-1 4-1 1-1 0-2 3-4 1-0 1-0 1-0 4-1 0-0-1 3-0 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-0 2-0 0-1 2-2 5-1 5-0 0-1 0-1 1-2 0-1 1-0 0-1 7-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 5-1 5-2 0-2 2-3 0-1 3-3 0-1 5-2 0-1 1-1 1-2 0-1 1-0 0-4 0-1 9-2 2-0 5-1 0-1 6-3 0-1 1-1 1-0 5-0 6-2 0-2 1-1 1-0 2-0 0-1 2-0 4-1 3-3 2-1 2-0 0-1 1-0 6-0 144-73-1
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 ALABAMA’S ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES (BY WINS AT ALABAMA SCHOOLS)
Coaches Paul “Bear” Bryant (Alabama) Cleve Abbott (Tuskegee) Ralph “Shug” Jordan (Auburn) Larry Blakeney (Troy) Frank Thomas (Alabama) Wayne Grubb (Samford/UNA) Hal Self (North Alabama) Mike Donahue (Auburn) Pat Dye (Auburn) Don Salls (Jacksonville State) Louise Crews (Alabama A&M) Terry Bowden (Samford/Auburn)
Years 1958-82 (25) 1923-54 (32) 1951-75 (25) 1991-08 (18) 1931-46 (16) 1969-73/77-87 (16) 1949-69 (21) 1904-06/08-22 (18) 1981-92 (12) 1946-52/54-64 (18) 1960-75 (16) 1987-92/93-98 (12)
Record 223-46-9 203-95-27 173-83-6 144-73-1 115-24-1 109-53-8 109-81-8 99-35-5 99-39-4 95-57-11 93-53-1 92-40-2
Pct. .824 .666 .676 .664 .812 .665 .571 .730 .711 .617 .636 .694
Those groups represented Blakeney’s first two recruiting classes at Troy. The Trojans became the first team in NCAA history to advance to the FCS playoffs in their first four seasons of eligibility, and finished with seven playoff berths in eight full seasons of FCS membership. Untimely injuries and four losses by seven points or less doomed the 1997 team as it slipped to a 5-6 record despite an early-season ranking that saw the Trojans rise as high as number two nationally. A return to the FCS playoffs in 1998 highlighted an 8-4 season that saw the Trojans finish 11th (Sports Network) and 13th (ESPN/ USA Today) in the polls. BLAKENEY HONORS
Chilton County Auburn Club “Unsung Hero” Award (1990) Gordo High School Hall of Fame selection (1996) Southland Football League Coach of the Year (1999, 2000) AFCA Regional Coach of the Year (1999, 2000) Johnny Vaught Lifetime Achievement Award All-American Football Foundation (2000) Walker High School Hall of Fame selection (2001) Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame selection (2008) Alabama Sports Hall of Fame selection (2008)
Blakeney won back-to-back SFL Coach of the Year awards in 1999 and 2000, and was also honored as Regional Coach of the Year in back-to-back years by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). During the summer of 2000, he was honored with the Johnny Vaught Lifetime Achievement Award by the All-American Football Foundation. And while success has certainly been a mainstay of the Trojans on the field, numerous Troy players have parlayed their ability in professional careers as well. More than a dozen players have been selected in the NFL Draft during Blakeney’s Troy career, six in the past seven years. Demarcus Ware (first round by the Dallas Cowboys in 2005) set the standard when he was taken 11th overall, but that mark was equaled during the 2008 draft when Leodis McKelvin was selected with the 11th overall pick by the Buffalo Bills. The selection of McKelvin also tied the Sun Belt Conference record for the highest selection of a conference player. Two former Trojans, Osi Umenyiora (second round by the New York Giants in 2003) and Lawrence
WINNING PERCENTAGE AMONG ALABAMA SCHOOLS (1991-2008)
Since Larry Blakeney became head coach at Troy in 1991, the Trojans are the state’s third-winningest program, having posted a .661 winning percentage with 144 wins. School North Alabama Tuskegee Troy Auburn Alabama Alabama A&M Samford Jacksonville State Alabama State UAB Miles West Alabama
1991-2008 153-62-1 141-61-1 144-73-1 139-71-2 140-83-0 112-91-1 106-92-1 106-95-1 106-96-1 95-104-3 71-111-1 55-134-1
Pct. .708 .695 .661 .656 .629 .549 .533 .525 .522 .470 .388 .289
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Award as the top FCS defensive player.
The Trojans climbed back to the top of the charts in 1999 when they were the consensus topranked team in the country for a four-week period en route to finishing 11-2 overall and winning the Southland League football championship. The Trojans also advanced to the FCS quarterfinals and finished with a number six national ranking in all three polls. Senior defensive lineman Al Lucas became the first National Player of the Year in school history by winning the Buck Buchanan
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Tynes (free agent 2001) earned Super Bowl rings in February 2008 as key components of the New York Giants. They join former Trojan Kerry Jenkins (Tampa Bay Bucs) as Super Bowl Champions. In addition to Tynes, Troy has had 52 additional players sign professional football free agent deals, with 26 of those coming in the NFL. Seven came in 2004 with another pair coming in 2003. A record eight players signed deals following the 2008 season. Prior to his arrival in Troy, Blakeney had a variety of roles in his 14 seasons at Auburn. He began his coaching career as the assistant offensive line coach during the 1977 and 1978 seasons. That was followed by stints with the Tigers’ tight ends and wide receivers from 1978 until 1980, and then a focus strictly on wide receivers from 1981 until 1990. From 1986-90, Blakeney was also the Tigers’ offensive play-caller. During that time, Auburn posted a 47-10-3 record and won three Southeastern Conference championships. They also were 3-1-1 in bowl games over that span. Auburn had a 110-50-3 record during his time with the program, including four SEC championships and nine bowl appearances (6-2-1). In 1990, he was honored by the Chilton County Auburn Club with its “Unsung Hero Award.” Before joining the coaching staff at his alma mater, Blakeney coached seven seasons in the Alabama high school ranks. He was the head coach at Southern Academy from 1970 until 1971, Walker High School from 1972 until 1974 and Vestavia Hills High School from 1975 until 1976. He compiled a 50-24-2 record during his time as a prep head coach.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL BLAKENEY YEAR-BY-YEAR Year 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
School Southern Academy Southern Academy Walker High School Walker High School Walker High School Vestavia Hills H.S. Vestavia Hills H.S. Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University Troy University Troy University Troy University Troy University Troy University
Position Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach
1996 Troy University 1997 Troy University
Head Coach Head Coach
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Troy University Troy University Troy University Troy University Troy University Troy University Troy University
Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach
2005 Troy University 2006 Troy University
Head Coach Head Coach
2007 Troy University 2008 Troy University
Head Coach Head Coach
Rec 8-3-0 11-2-0 4-4-2 6-4-0 7-3-0 5-5-0 9-3-0 6-5-0 6-4-1 8-3-0 5-6-0 5-6-0 9-3-0 11-1-0 9-4-0 8-4-0 10-2-0 9-1-2 10-2-0 10-2-0 8-3-1 5-6-0 10-1-0 12-1-1 8-4-0 11-1-0
Facts Playoffs Playoffs 5-1/SEC 3-2-1/SEC 4-2/SEC 2-4/SEC Tangerine Bowl SEC Champs Liberty Bowl Cotton Bowl Citrus Bowl SEC Champs SEC Champs SEC Co-Champs Peach Bowl I-AA Transition I-AA Semifinals I-AA 1st Round Undefeated Regular Season 12-2-0 SFL Champs 5-6-0 Four losses by 7 pts or less 8-4-0 I-AA 1st Round 11-2-0 SFL Champs 9-3-0 SFL Champs 7-4-0 I-A Transition 4-8-0 I-A First Season 6-6-0 2-2 vs Sun Belt 7-5-0 Silicon Valley Bowl (San Jose) 4-7-0 8-5-0 SBC Champs/ New Orleans Bowl 8-4-0 Co-SBC Champs 8-5-0 SBC Champs/ New Orleans Bowl
A 1970 graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor’s Head Coaching Record: 144-73-1 (.661/18 years) degree in Business Administration, Blakeney was a three- High School Record: 50-24-2 (.671/Seven years) Assistant Coaching Record: 114-46-4 (.707/14 years) year letterman at quarterback for the legendary Ralph “Shug” Jordan from 1966 until 1969. He was the first sophomore ever to start for Jordan, and Auburn played in two bowl games during Blakeney’s career. The 1968 team defeated Arizona 34-10 in the Sun Bowl, while the 1969 squad lost 36-7 to the University of Houston in the Bluebonnet Bowl. Blakeney was a two-sport star for the Tigers, also lettering in baseball in 1968 and 1969 while playing shortstop and third base for legendary coach Paul Nix. He earned his Master’s degree in Education from the University of Montevallo in 1976. Blakeney was born September 21, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama, but grew up in nearby Gordo, Alabama, where he played football, baseball and basketball at Gordo High School. He is married to the former Janice Powell. The couple has three daughters, Kelley and twins, Julie and Tiffany. Kelley, a graduate of Troy University and the University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical School, is a doctor of pathology in Columbia, Tennessee. Julie, a Troy marketing graduate, works for an insurance agency in Birmingham. Tiffany, who graduated with an International Business degree from Troy University, lives with her husband Jason Rash in Atlanta. The Blakeneys have three granddaughters; Caroline Elizabeth Taylor, Madeline Ann Rash and Danielle Avery Rash.
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Shayne Wasden enters his sixth season on the Troy University football staff, and in the collegiate ranks. He has served as receivers coach and special teams coordinator for the past five seasons, and was promoted to Assistant Head Coach in January 2008. While coaching at Troy University, Wasden has had the opportunity to coach many great players. One player, Troy receiver Gary Banks, set the single-season receiving record before another player, receiver Jerrel Jernigan, broke that record last season. He has also had the opportunity to coach Troy’s all-time leading punter, Thomas Olmstead, Troy’s all-time leader in field goals, Greg Whibbs, and Troy’s all-time leader in punt returns, Leodis McKelvin.
shayne Wasden Assistant Head Coach 6th season (Auburn, 1992) Wasden At A Glance Personal Data
Born: 07/23/1968 in Georgiana, AL Wife: Former Patrice Moseley Children: Mary Beth and Anna Shay
Education
Graduate of Meadowview Christian ‘87 B.S. Social Science; Auburn ‘92 M.S. Education Administration; Troy-Dothan ‘98
Coaching Experience
2004-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Inside Receivers and Special Teams 1993-2003: Prep Head Coach Georgiana HS (1993-94), Opp HS (1995-99), Eufaula HS (2000-03) 1992: Prep Assistant Coach Georgiana HS (1992) 1987-90: Auburn University Wide Receiver Named to the Knoxville News-Sentinel Freshman All-SEC Team in 1988
During his time at Troy, Wasden has helped the Trojans win three conference championships and appear in two bowl games. Wasden joined the staff in May 2004, following a successful career as a high school head coach in Alabama. He served as the head coach at Georgiana, Opp and Eufaula High Schools. In 11 seasons as a high school head coach, Wasden’s teams posted a record of 91 wins and 34 losses and advanced to the postseason 10 times. In his final year at Eufaula, his team finished 11-1 and was ranked number one in the state in Class 5A to end the regular season. Wasden came to Troy as a familiar face to Trojans head coach Larry Blakeney, having played wide receiver for him when he was an assistant coach at Auburn University in the late 1980s. He earned three letters while at Auburn, and played in three bowl games (1987-90) for the Tigers.
Coaching comes naturally to the Wasden family. In addition to his father, Bobby Gameday Location Field Wasden, who Recruiting Responsibility coached for South Alabama and Florida more than 35 years, Shayne’s brother Tommy also coaches at the high school level. A 1992 graduate of Auburn, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Wasden added a Master’s in Education Administration from Troy University in 1998. Wasden is married to the former Patrice Moseley, and the couple has two daughters; Mary Beth (15) and Anna Shay (11).
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Playing Experience
During the first year under Wasden’s leadership, the special teams improved in four out of five national rankings. The punt return position improved from 95th to within the top 30 in all four years under Wasden’s tutelage. Two seasons ago, McKelvin finished fourth in the nation in punt returns. In each of Wasden’s first four seasons, Troy had at least one special teams unit rank in the top 25 nationally.
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ASSISTANT COACHES
Neal Brown enters his fourth season at Troy, and his second as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. Brown, the youngest offensive coordinator in the FBS, led the Trojans’ offensive attack to unprecedented heights in 2008. In his first year calling plays, the Trojans’ fast-paced no huddle offense set 10 school records, including the most total yards in a season, most 1st downs in a season, most total yards in a game, most 1st downs in a game, and most pass completions in a game. In his first season as offensive coordinator, Brown led the Trojans to a national ranking of 26 in total offense with 421.42 yards per game. He also led the Trojans rushing attack to a 36th-place national ranking, while the passing game came in at 32. The Trojans were the 23rd highest scoring team in the country in 2008, averaging 33.25 points per game under Brown’s leadership. In addition, Troy ranked in the top three of every major offensive category in the Sun Belt during the 2008 season.
neal Brown
Offensive Coordinator 4th season (Massachusetts, 2002) Brown At A Glance
Personal Data
During Brown’s first two seasons at Troy he coached the Inside Receivers. In 2007, the Trojan offense was among the nation’s leaders in scoring, total offense, passing, rushing, and most plays from scrimmage. He was instrumental in the development of freshmen WR Jerrel Jernigan who emerged during the 2nd half of the season.
Education
In Brown’s first season at Troy, he helped transform the Trojan offense from one of the worst in all of college football to a unit that led the Sun Belt Conference. Brown, along with outside receiver coach Shayne Wasden, led a receiving corp that finished the season with three receivers ranked among the top 10 in the conference.
Coaching Experience
Since Brown’s arrival in Troy, the Trojans have claimed three consecutive Sun Belt Conference Championships and emerged as one of the most productive and exciting offenses in the country.
Born: 03/11/1980 in Danville, KY Wife: Former Brooke Stewart Children: Adalyn
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Under Brown’s tutelage several Trojans’ accomplished tremendous individual success during the 2008 season. QB Levi Brown, the Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year, set school records for most pass attempts in a game (72), most pass completions in a game (40), and highest completion percentage in a game (80%). WR Jerrel Jernigan set a Troy record for most receptions (77) and most receptions per game (6.42) in a season. RB Dujuan Harris surpassed 1000 yards rushing for the season and posted the second highest rushing total in school history with 232 yards vs. Louisiana Lafayette. Jernigan along with offensive lineman Dion Small and Chris Jamison were named 1st team All Sun Belt.
Graduate of Boyle County (KY) HS ‘98 B.S. Business Management; UMass ‘02 M.S. Business Administration; UMass ‘05 2006-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Inside Receivers (2006-07) Offensive Coordinator (2007-08) 2003-05: Assistant Coach UMass (2003) - Offensive Line Assistant; UMass (2004) - Tight Ends; Sacred Heart (2004) - Receivers and Quarterbacks; Dela- ware (2005) - Receivers
Playing Experience
1998-2000: University of Kentucky Wide Receiver 2001-02: University of Massachusetts Wide Receiver 2003: Lexington Horsemen (NIFL)
Gameday Location Field
Brown came to Troy after serving as wide receivers coach at the University of Delaware, a perennial Division I-AA power. He started three freshman in the Blue Hens’ spread attack and led them to a 6-5 record. Prior to his stint at Delaware, Brown served as wide receivers coach and quarterbacks coach at NCAA Division I-AA Sacred Heart in 2004; leading the Fairfield, CT school to a record of 6-4 overall and the top-ranked scoring offense in the conference. Brown came to Sacred Heart after working as tight ends coach and offensive line assistant at the University of Massachusetts. In 2003, he helped lead the Minutemen to a share of the Atlantic-10 title and a berth in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business Management in 2002 and his Masters in Business Administration in 2005, both from the University of Massachusetts.
Recruiting Responsibility
Brown earned two letters as a wide receiver at UMass, catching 58 passes for 721 yards and four touchdowns while being named to the Atlantic-10 All-Academic and the NCAA Division I-AA Athletic Director’s Academic All-Star Team as a senior. The Danville, KY native played his first three seasons at the University of Kentucky. While at Kentucky, Brown earned two letters and participated in the Outback and Music City Bowls. He was also a member of the Southeastern Conference’s All-Academic Team all three seasons. Atlanta and West Georgia
Brown is a member of the Boyle County Baseball and Football Hall of Fame. He is married to the former Brooke Stewart, and the couple has one child, Adalyn.
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
Jeremy Rowell begins his 13th season on the Troy University football staff, and fifth as the defensive coordinator. He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2005 after six seasons overseeing the defensive backs. Last season, Rowell coached Sherrod Martin, a 2009 NFL Draft selection and All-Sun Belt Conference selection Terence Moore. Two seasons ago, Rowell coached the 11th overall pick in the NFL Draft in Leodis McKelvin, along with the nation’s leader in interceptions, Elbert Mack, in the defensive backfield. The defense in 2008 ranked in the top 35 in several categories, including pass defense (23rd), total defense (30th) and scoring defense (31st). They also ranked 17th in the nation in pass efficiency defense (104.03).
jeremy Rowell
Defensive Coordinator 13th season (Troy, 1997) Rowell At A Glance Personal Data
Born: 11/21/1973 in Crestview, FL Wife: Former Jessica Owens Children: Jacob Owen
Education
Graduate of Crestview (FL) HS ‘98 B.S. Mathematics and Science; Troy ‘97 M.S. Foundations of Education; Troy ‘99
Coaching Experience
2001-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Defensive Coordinator (2005-present) Co-Defensive Coordinator (2005-06) Defensive Backs (2001-present) 1998-2000: Graduate Assistant, Troy University Wide Receivers (1999-2000) Secondary (1998)
Under Rowell, the Trojans have flourished in the defensive backfield, becoming one of the mainstays of a stingy Troy defense. In 2004, the Trojans ranked sixth in the country in pass efficiency defense (100.56) and 16th in total defense (311.00 yards). Their 32 turnovers gained were tied for second in the country, while the turnover margin (+0.92) was tied for 10th. In 2003, despite returning just four starters, the defense ranked sixth nationally in turnovers gained (35), 26th in rushing defense (125.5 yards), 44th in pass efficiency defense (117.59) and 39th in total defense (349.67 yards). Defensive back Derrick Ansley finished third in the nation in interceptions in 2003, behind Miami (FL) safety Sean Taylor and Nebraska’s Josh Bullocks. Ansley tallied nine interceptions, earning College Football News All-Independent honors, as well as an honorable mention selection on the ESPN.com All-Independent team. Rayshun Reed joined Ansley on both All-Independent teams, and earned an invitation to participate in the Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic on Christmas Day.
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The 2002 defense ranked fourth nationally in total defense. The Trojans allowed just 276.83 yards per game to opponents in 12 games, ranking behind only Texas Christian, Kansas State and Alabama. Troy was ranked 11th in pass defense, 13th in rushing defense and 30th in scoring defense.
A solid field general during his playing career, Rowell is considered one of the top quarterbacks in school history. He led Troy to a 19-3 regular season record as a starter in 1994 and 1995. With Rowell under center, the Trojans finished with the only perGameday Location fect (11-0) regular Field season record in Recruiting Responsibility school history. Florida Panhandle and Kansas Junior Colleges Rowell accounted for 3,300 passing yards in his career with 22 touchdowns. He also scored 15 rushing touchdowns in a season (1994) and finished with 20 for his career. He also the scored 90 points during the 1994 season. 1991-95: Troy University Quarterback Started in 1994-95; led team to two NCAA Division I-AA playoff appearances and led team to first perfect regular season in school history
A graduate of Troy University, Rowell received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Science in 1997 and his Master’s Degree in Foundations of Education in 1999. He is married to former Jessica Owens, and the couple has one child, Jacob Owen.
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Randy Butler begins his second season as an assistant coach on the Troy University football staff, bringing 30 years of collegiate coaching experience with him. In 2008, Butler coached two All-Sun Belt Conference selections in Brandon Lang and Cameron Sheffield - both of whom are in the top 10 in several career categories and could leave the university as career leaders in several categories. Butler came to Troy from Southern Miss, where he spent 17 of his 29 seasons as a college coach in various roles. During his time at Southern Miss, Butler spent seven seasons coaching tight ends and 10 years coaching defensive linemen. He also spent seven seasons as the assistant head coach, and three as the recruiting coordinator for the Golden Eagles.
randy Butler
DE/Recruiting Coordinator 2nd season (Southern Miss, 1979) Butler At A Glance
Personal Data
Born: 10/26/1956 in Hartford, AL Wife: Former Angela Smith Children: Anna Leigh and Chelsea
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Education
B.S. University of Southern Miss ‘79 M.S. Universiy of Southern Miss ‘81
Coaching Experience
2008-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Defensive Ends and Recruiting Coordinator 1993-2007: Assistant Coach, Southern Miss Assistant Head Coach/Tight Ends (2005-07); Assistant Head Coach/Def. Line (2001-04); Defensive Line (1996-2000); Defensive Ends (1995); Tight Ends (1993-94) 1992: Assistant Coach, Navarro Junior College Offensive Coordinator 1988-91: Assistant Coach, Tulane University Defensive Ends (1990-91); Offensive Tack les/Tight Ends (1988-89) 1982-86: Assistant Coach, Southern Methodist Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers (1983- 86); Part-time Defensive Assistant (1982) 1981: Assistant Coach, University of the South Offensive and Defensive Line 1979-80: Graduate Assistant, Southern Miss
In his final three seasons at Southern Miss, Butler coached three-time All-Conference USA selection Shawn Nelson, who had the three best years ever by a tight end in school history. He registered 35 catches for 540 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman, 36 catches for 506 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore and 33 catches for 455 yards and five touchdowns as a junior. He was named the New Orleans Bowl Most Valuable Player in 2005, posting six catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Butler also coached the tight end position at Southern Miss during the 1993 and 1994 seasons. In 1994, he coached former Golden Eagle standout Terry Hardy, who was later drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round and played several years in the National Football League. In his nine years on the defensive side of the ball, Butler was an integral part of helping continue the tradition of Southern Miss defense. Butler’s development of defensive lines during his tenure at Southern Miss helped further the long-time defensive tradition at the school. Butler spent the 2004 season retooling the defensive line after losing two standouts. The Golden Eagles finished 7-5 overall and defeated North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl. That year, the defense finished second in Conference USA in scoring defense and third in total defense. He coached another defensive line in 2003 that helped the Golden Eagles win the Conference USA championship and a third trip to the Liberty Bowl. The defense finished 14th in the nation in scoring defense, 13th in pass efficiency defense and 23rd in total defense that season in winning the conference championship.
Butler graduated from Southern Miss in 1979 with his Bachelor’s Degree, and received his Master’s Degree in 1981. He was inducted into the Southern Miss Playing Experience 1977-79: University of Southern MIssissippi Athletics Hall of Offensive Line Fame prior to East-West Shrine Game (1979) the 1999 spring Senior Bowl (1979) game. Butler Gameday Location entered the Field Wiregrass Athletic Recruiting Responsibility West Alabama, South Alabama and Central Hall of Fame in Florida July 2008 Butler is married to the former Angela Smith, who is also a Southern Miss graduate. The couple has two children, Anna Leigh and Chelsea. The couple also has one granddaughter, Ellie.
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Maurea “Mo” Crain enters his fourth season as an assistant coach on the Troy University football staff, after serving as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Tyler (TX) Junior College. Last season, Crain was part of a defense that ranked in the top 35 in several categories, including pass defense (23rd), total defense (30th) and scoring defense (31st). They also ranked 17th in the nation in pass efficiency defense (104.03). Crain’s coaching experience includes stints as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at NCAA Division II power Valdosta State University (2002-04), helping the Blazers win the national championship in 2004.
maurea Crain Defensive Line 4th season (Iowa, 1994)
Crain At A Glance Personal Data
Born: 12/29/1970 in Waco, TX
Education
Graduate of University (TX) HS ‘90 B.S. Political Science; Iowa ‘94
Coaching Experience
Crain started his coaching career at University (TX) High School in Waco, where he coached the defensive line and special teams from 1995 until 1998. During his tenure, University High earned a district title, an area title and was a state semifinalist in Class 4A. Crain moved to Tyler (TX) Junior College for his first stint as an assistant coach after his stint at University. While at Tyler, he worked with the defensive line and special teams from 1998 until 2001. During his first stint with the school, he helped the team to a Southwest Junior College Conference championship and a victory in the Red River Bowl. After his stint at Tyler JC, he moved on to serve as a graduate assistant coach in the NCAA Division I-A ranks at Baylor University. He stayed at Baylor from 2001 until 2002 under then head coach Kevin Steele, the current defensive coordinator at Clemson University, working with the offensive line.
Playing Experience
Before beginning his coaching career, Crain was a four-year letterwinner at the University Gameday Location of Iowa in the Big Press Box 10 Conference. Recruiting Responsibility He played under Atlanta, East Georgia and Northeast Florida legendary coach Hayden Fry from 1989-93. During his time at Iowa, the Hawkeyes played in the 1991 Rose Bowl, the 1991 Holiday Bowl, the 1992 Kickoff Classic and the 1993 Alamo Bowl. He was also a two-year letterwinner in track and field during his stay at the University of Iowa. 1989-93: University of Iowa Defensive Tackle
Maurea (pronounced Mo-yay) is a native of Waco, Texas, where most of his family still resides. Crain earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Iowa in 1994. He is an active member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
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2006-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Defensive Line 2004-06: Assistant Coach, Tyler Junior College Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers (2004- 06) 2002-04: Assistant Coach, Valdosta State Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator 2001-02: Graduate Assistant, Baylor University 1998-2001: Assistant Coach, Tyler JC Defensive Line/Special Teams 1995-98: Prep Assistant Coach University (TX) HS - Defensive Line
At Valdosta State, his teams were 34-4 in three years and he was part of two national championship game appearances (coaching the MVP nose guard in the 2004 national championship game). He also coached seven First and Second-Team All-American Defensive Linemen, three Canadian Football League (CFL) players and one National Football League (NFL) lineman.
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Kenny Edenfield returned to his alma mater last season, and will return for his second season as an assistant coach on the Troy University football staff. In his first season as an assistant coach at Troy, Edenfield was part of the staff that led the Trojans to a national ranking of 26 in total offense with 421.42 yards per game. He also led the Trojans rushing attack to a 36thplace national ranking, while the passing game came in at 32. The Trojans were the 23rd highest scoring team in the country in 2008, averaging 33.25 points per game. He also coached Jerrel Jernigan, the school’s all-time single-season leader in receptions with 77 set in 2008.
kenny Edenfield Inside Receivers 2nd season (Troy, 1989)
Edenfield At A Glance Personal Data
Born: 12/8/1965 in Clinton, LA Wife: Pamela Edenfield Children: K.D., Caitlin, Christina and Kiley
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Education
Graduate of Silliman (LA) HS B.S. Mathematics Education, Troy University ‘89
Coaching Experience
He spent the six previous seasons as the offensive coordinator at North Alabama, where he helped direct one of the most productive offenses in NCAA Division II. The Lions broke scores of school records and ranked among the offensive leaders in both the Gulf South Conference and Division II annually. Edenfield helped lead UNA to two conference championships and four NCAA playoff berths in his six years at the school - including an overall 54-19 record. He was one of just two Lion assistants who had been on Mark Hudspeth’s staff every season since he arrived at UNA in 2002. In 2007, UNA went 10-2 and reached the quarterfinals of the Division II playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years. With a number six national ranking in the final Division II poll, UNA also ranked in the final Top 10 poll for Division II for the fourth time since 2003. The Lions averaged 37.5 points and 408 yards per game that season. Both of UNA’s losses were to eventual Division II national champion Valdosta State on the road. North Alabama quarterback A.J. Milwee was a national finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy as the Division II Player of the Year.
2008-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Inside Receivers 2002-06: Assistant Coach, North Alabama Offensive Coordinator 2001: Assistant Coach, University of Tulsa Special Teams Coordinator Tight Ends 1999-2000: Head Coach, SW Mississippi JC Overall Record: 16-6 1997-1998: Assistant Coach, SW Mississippi 1995-97: Prep Head Coach Dr. Phillips (FL) - 16-6 overall record 1993-94: Assistant Coach, Nicholls State Quarterbacks/Receivers (1993) Offensive Coordinator (1994) 1990-92: Assistant Prep Coach Apopka (FL) HS (1990); Jackson (LA) HS (1989) - Offensive Coordinator
In 2006, North Alabama went 11-1, won the Gulf South Conference championship and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs behind an offense that averaged 33.5 points per game and 379.2 yards per game. Four Lions earned All-GSC honors on offense, including Harlon Hill Trophy candidate Anthony Merritt. In 2005, Edenfield directed a UNA offense that paved the way to an 11-3 record. The Lions broke 28 offensive records and advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs. From that team, six Lions earned All-GSC honors on offense and three were named NCAA Division II All-Americans - including Harlon Hill Trophy finalist Merritt. UNA averaged 31.2 points per game and 411 yards per game in 2005. In 2003, Edenfield guided the Lions to a 13-1 record, a Playing Experience 1986-88: Troy University Gulf South Confer Wide Receiver ence championGameday Location ship and a semiPressbox final berth. Along Recruiting Responsibility the way, UNA Birmingham, Northwest Alabama, East Central broke 11 school Florida and South Mississippi Junior Colleges team records and 20 individial records, while producing the Harlon Hill Trophy winner in quarterback Will Hall. Edenfield is a native of Clinton, LA, where he was born December 8, 1965. He and his wife Pamela have a son K.D. and daughters Caitlin, Christina and Kiley.
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Benjy Parker begins his fourth season as an assistant coach on the Troy University football staff. A native of Bruce, MS, Parker will enter his fourth season as the linebackers coach for the Trojans. Last season, Parker was part of a defense that ranked in the top 35 in several categories, including pass defense (23rd), total defense (30th) and scoring defense (31st). They also ranked 17th in the nation in pass efficiency defense (104.03).
benjy Parker Linebackers 4th season (Mississippi, 1998)
He also coached three All-Sun Belt Conference selections at linebacker during the 2008 season in Boris Lee, Terence Moore and Bear Woods. The trio combined for 310 total tackles and were three of the top four tacklers on the team. The trio also combined for 21.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, eight interceptions, nine pass break-ups and seven quarterback hurries. Both Lee and Woods return for the 2009 season, with Lee returning with a team-leading 126 total tackles and 73 solo tackles; while Woods returns with 108 total tackles and 69 solo tackles in just 10 games last season.
Personal Data
Prior to his stint at Troy, Parker served as the defensive coordinator at Northeast Mississippi Junior College for two seasons (2004 and 2005). At Northeast, Parker helped turn the Tigers into a national powerhouse. In his final season at Northeast Mississippi, the Tigers were ranked as high as number two in the nation and finished with a 7-2 overall record.
Education
Parker is well-known in the Mississippi Junior College ranks and has proven to be beneficial in recruiting that area for the Trojans.
Parker At A Glance Born: 11/11/1973 in Bruce, MS Wife: Former Emily Moore Children: Mary Haysten B.S. Exercise Science; Univ. of Mississippi ‘98 M.S. Education, William Carey College ‘00
Coaching Experience
2006-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Linebackers 2004-05: Assistant Coach, NE Mississippi JC Defensive Coordinator 2000-04: Assistant Coach, Butler County CC Linebackers 2000: Graduate Assistant, Louisiana-Monroe 1998-99: Assistant Coach, Jones CC 1996-97: Itawamba Community College
Parker’s other coaching experience includes two seasons at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi where he helped the Bobcats to a perfect 12-0 record during the 1998 season. That year, his team also won the national championship.
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Parker played at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi. He earned his BachNorth Mississippi Junior Colleges, Southwest elor’s in Exercise Georgia and North Florida Science from the University of Mississippi in 1998, and finished his Master’s Degree in Education at William Carey College in 2000. Field
Recruiting Responsibility
Parker is married to the former Emily Moore of Calhoun County, Mississippi and the couple has one child, Mary Hasten.
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Playing Experience
Prior to his two successful season at Northeast Mississippi, Parker spent five seasons as linebackers coach at Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. He coached four NJCAA All-Americans at Butler and helped the Grizzlies to the 2003 NJCAA National Championship.
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John Schlarman returns for his third season as an assistant coach on the Troy University football staff. He joined the staff in 2007 and his main responsibility is the offensive line. He brings a wealth of experience in the Trojans wide-open offensive attack as both a coach and player. Last season Schlarman was part of the staff that led the Trojans to a national ranking of 26 in total offense with 421.42 yards per game. He also led the Trojans rushing attack to a 36th-place national ranking, while the passing game came in at 32. The Trojans were the 23rd highest scoring team in the country in 2008, averaging 33.25 points per game. He also coached a pair of All-Sun Belt Conference performers at offensive tackle last season in Chris Jamison and Dion Small. That unit was third in the country in sacks given up, behind only two military option schools.
john Schlarman Offensive Line 3rd season (Kentucky, 1998)
Schlarman At A Glance Personal Data
Born: 5/1/1975 in Fort Thomas, KY Wife: Former Lee Anne Federspiel Children: Joseph Douglas
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Education
B.A. Secondary Mathematics Education, Kentucky ‘98 M.S. Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Kentucky ‘02
Coaching Experience
2007-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Offensive Line 2003-06: Prep Head Coach Campbell County (KY) HS - 8-12 overall rec (2003-04) Newport (KY) HS - 19-6 overall record (2005-06) 2003: Assistant Coach, Baylor University Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach Football Operations Assistant 2000-02: Graduate Assistant, Kentucky Offensive Line (2000-01) Tight Ends (2002) 1998-99: Prep Assistant Coach Bourbon County (KY) HS
Schlarman came to Troy after having spent four seasons as the head coach at Campbell County (KY) and Newport (KY) High Schools. His two-year record of 19-6 at Newport included a district title and a regional runner-up finish. He was also named the District Coach of the Year for his work in 2005. In two seasons at Campbell County, he took a program that had gone winless in the year before he arrived to an 8-12 record in two seasons. A native of Fort Thomas, KY, Schlarman was a four-year starter on the offensive line at the University of Kentucky from 1994 until 1997. He was named to the Freshman All-SEC team in 1994 and was named the team’s most outstanding offensive lineman in 1995 and 1996. Following his junior season, he was chosen for the Unsung Hero All-America Team by the College Football Chronicle. As a senior in 1997, playing under Guy Morriss, he earned First Team All-SEC accolades. Also an outstanding student, Schlarman was a three-year member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll, and was a finalist for Academic All-America in 1997 after earning a place on the GTE Academic All-District IV Team. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics Education in 1998, and received a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion in 2002 - both from the University of Kentucky.
Following his playing career at Kentucky, Schlarman coached at Bourbon County (KY) High School, where he coached the defensive line in 1998 and 1999, helping guide the team to the state playoffs both seasons. He returned to the University of Kentucky as an offensive graduate assistant in 2000, where he worked with former Troy offensive coordinator Playing Experience Tony Franklin. He 1993-97: University of Kentucky Offensive Line worked with the Gameday Location Kentucky offenField sive line for two Recruiting Responsibility years and spent Northeast Alabama and Northwest Georgia his third year working with the tight ends and serving as the walk-on coordinator. He moved to Baylor in 2003, before coaching at Newport (KY) High School for two seasons prior to Troy. Schlarman is married to the former Lee Anne Federspiel of Lexington, Kentucky. The couple has one son, Joseph Douglas, born March 2, 2006.
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Chad Scott enters his third season as an assistant coach on the Troy University football staff, joining the staff March of 2007 and serving as the running backs coach. Last season Scott was part of the staff that led the Trojans to a national ranking of 26th in total offense with 421.42 yards per game, and 23rd in scoring offense averaging 33.25 points per game. He also led the Trojans rushing attack to a 36th-place national ranking, while the passing game came in at 32.
chad Scott
Running Backs 3rd season (North Carolina, 2004) Scott At A Glance
Personal Data
Born: 6/11/1981 in Plant City, FL Wife: Former Shambrica Jones Children: Kori Cherrell
Education
Graduate of Plant City (FL) HS ‘00 B.A. Sociology, University of North Carolina ‘05
Coaching Experience
2007-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Running Backs 2005-06: Graduate Assistant, North Carolina
Playing Experience
Off the field, Scott is quickly becoming known by his colleagues and others to be a great recruiter. Scott came to Troy from the University of North Carolina, where he served as a graduate assistant, and was primarily tasked with breaking down opponent video and game video in 2006 and 2007. Before his coaching career, Scott was a two-year letterwinner at running back for the University of Kentucky (2000-02), where he played for former Troy offensive coordinator Tony Franklin. As a freshman, he led the Wildcats with 611 rushing yards and was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team, as well as being named a Third-Team Freshman AllAmerican. As a sophomore, he played in eight games and was slowed with an ankle injury which limited him to 210 rushing yards.
After sitting out as a transfer in 2002, Scott played in 10 games as a junior for the University of North Carolina in 2003. That season he rushed for 182 yards. As a senior, he ranked seventh in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), averaging 72.4 yards per game on the ground Gameday Location for the Tar Heels. Field He also totaled Recruiting Responsibility South Florida, Tampa to Miami 796 yards and eight touchdowns during his senior season for North Carolina. Following his collegiate playing career, Scott tried his hand in the National Football League (NFL), where he spent time with three illustrious franchises in the Cleveland Browns (2005), Pittsburgh Steelers (2005) and New York Giants (2005-06). A native of Plant City, Fla., Scott received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina in 2004. He is married to the former Shambrica Jones of Yazoo City, Miss., and the couple has one daughter, Kori Cherrell.
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2000-02: University of Kentucky Running Back 2002-04: University of North Carolina Running Back 2005-06: National Football League (NFL) Cleveland Browns (2005) Pittsburgh Steelers (2005) New York Giants (2005-06)
After just two seasons, Scott has made a big impact on the Troy rushing attack. The run game has made significant strides, ranking 35th in the country in 2007, and 36th last season. In each of Scott’s first two seasons at Troy, he has coached an all Sun-Belt Conference player at running back in Kenny Cattouse and DuJuan Harris. Harris eclipsed the century mark last season in his first year as a starter, ranking second in the conference in rushing with 1,077 yards. He also finished fifth in the league in scoring and first in the league in receptions amongst all running backs.
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Richard Shaughnessy enters his 14th season as an assistant coach with the Troy University football staff, and as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 17 intercollegiate athletic teams at the University. A certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Shaughnessy has been instrumental in developing stronger, quicker and more durable athletes at Troy University.
richard Shaughnessy
Strength and Conditioning Shaughnessy also works with student-athletes after the conclusion of the college playing careers, helping many to move on to the profes14th season sional level. Over the past 13 years, more than 60 of Shaughnessy’s (Auburn, 1989) Shaughnessy At A Glance Personal Data
Born: 10/13/1965 in Dothan, AL Wife: Former Candice Howard
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He is a certified member of the College Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA), the National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE) and is a club coach for the United States Weightlifting Federation. He is the state director for both the NSCA and NASE. Shaughnessy has been involved with powerlifting for the past 32 years, and has spent the last 22 working with human performance.
B.S. Health and Human Performance, Auburn ‘89 M.S. Education, Troy University ‘98 EDS Troy University ‘00
Coaching Experience
1996-present: Assistant Coach, Troy University Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 1991-96: Prep Assistant Coach Early County (GA) HS Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant Coach/Offensive Line 1990: Prep Assistant Coach Northview (AL) HS Offensive Line
Competition Experience
1984-present: Professional Powerlifting 1987-90: Auburn University Olympic Weightlifting 1984-86: Wallace-Dothan Community College Baseball
student-athletes have had the opportunity to compete at the next level following the conclusion of their careers at Troy University. In October of 2003, Shaughnessy was selected by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as one of 18 “Elite” Strength Coaches in the world. The inaugural program created by the NSCA honors achievements and competencies of strength and conditioning specialists by assessing their practical and applied experience, along with their interests and contributions to the profession of strength and conditioning. Prior to his coaching career, Shaughnessy was a two-year letterwinner in baseball at Wallace-Dothan Community College, before moving on to Auburn University where he lettered three years in Olympic Weightlifting. From the day he started playing baseball at Wallace-Dothan Community College, Shaughnessy also started Professional Powerlifting, which he still does to this day.
Shaughnessy received his Bachelor of Science Gameday Location degree in Health Field and Human Performance from Auburn University in 1989, his Master’s degree in Education from Troy University in 1998 and his EDS from Troy University in 2000. He is married to the former Dr. Candice Howard, marrying in the Spring of 2006, and the couple resides in Troy.
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chuck ash Certified Athletic Trainer
Ash enters his 19th year working in the Athletics Department at Troy University, working as the Head Athletic Trainer during that time. He served as the school’s Assistant Trainer from 1987-91. Ash coordinates all aspects of athletic training, including the supervision of students enrolled in the athletic training curriculum, in what has become one of the most respected programs in the country. Prior to coming to Troy, Ash was the head trainer and baseball coach at Early County (GA) High School in Blakely. During his time in the high school ranks, he also worked closely with the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA. Ash received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Troy University in 1978, then earned his Master’s in Education in 1979 while serving as a graduate assistant trainer. In May 2002, Ash was named College and University Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Alabama Athletic Trainers Association. In 2001, he was also granted membership in the prestigious American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society. The Lakeland, Fla. native is married to the former Marilyn Willis, also a Troy graduate and a teacher in the Troy City School System. The couple has two sons, Bubba and Cody.
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sandy atkins
Associate Director of Athletics/SWA
Atkins joined the Troy Athletics Department as its Director of Compliance in December 2001, and was named Senior Woman Administrator in 2003. She was promoted to Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance in 2004, and was later promoted to the position she holds to this day, Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Affairs in 2007. A native of Sweet Water, Ala., and a 1995 graduate of Troy with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Atkins returned to her alma mater following a two-year stay as Assistant Director of Compliance at the Southeastern Conference office in Birmingham. At Troy, Atkins oversees the internal workings of the 17-sport program. She is directly responsible for the department’s sports programs, the support staff, oversees the business office and oversees the compliance and academic portion of the department. Her other responsibilities include: working with head coaches in all programs to coordinate scheduling; coordinating the development and monitoring of budgets for all sports and the overall athletics department budget; assisting in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of departmental policies; strategic planning for the athletics department; and serving as the second in command for all athletics department affairs. Atkins also coordinates all major reports for the department, such as the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), Title IX Compliance Report, NCAA Graduation Rate, SACS Accreditation, APR and NCAA Certification. While at Troy from 1993-95, Atkins played two seasons on the Trojans softball team, earning All-Conference honors both years. She also played two seasons at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, earning All-Conference honors both seasons and All-America honors as a sophomore in 1993.
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mike frigge
Assistant Director of Athletics/Operations and Facilities
Video Coordinator
Frigge begins his third year with the Athletics Department at Troy University, after joining the department in December of 2006 as the Athletics Video Coordinator. His duties include supervising five student workers and a graduate assistant with the recording of everyday practices and games for the Troy University football program. He is also the primary contact for the head coach on needs for upcoming games, as well as handling recruiting films. Frigge also works with the Troy University Athletics Media Relations office in webstreaming all facets of the athletics department’s gameday activities on www.TroyTrojans.com. While webstreaming the contests, he also makes sure that the Trojans and the opposing team have film from that game. Frigge worked with the University of Cincinnati as the Director of Video and Photo from March 2006 to December 2006. He also served as a student assistant in game operations from September 2000 until March 2006. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. Frigge is married to the former Maria Paulsson of Angelholm, Sweden. The couple resides in Troy and has two children, Daniel and Alex.
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Ferrante begins his 12th year working in the Athletics Department at Troy University. Ferrante oversees operations in the equipment and video rooms, directs event management, and serves as the facility coordinator for all athletics department venues. In addition, Ferrante works closely with the football staff coordinating team travel. Ferrante came to Troy in the fall of 1998 from Indiana University, where he served as an intern with the football team. He spent the summer of 1996 as an intern with the Baltimore Ravens. While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Cincinnati, Ferrante worked as a student manager from 1995 to 1998. During this time, he worked closely with the football and baseball teams. A native of Parma, Ohio, Ferrante is single.
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Football Secretary
Judy Morgan begins her 10th season as the football secretary for head coach Larry Blakeney and the Troy University football program. She has been with the Athletics Department for 12 years, spending her first three years as the department’s administrative secretary. Morgan’s primary responsibilities include coordinating all events for Blakeney, working with assistant coaches in their recruiting efforts and maintaining the program’s information database. She also coordinates the Trojan All-Stars, the official hostesses of the football program. A life-long resident of Pike and Coffee counties, Morgan is a graduate of Zion Chapel High School and attended Wallace Business College. She is a 15-year employee of Troy University, having also worked in the Department of Environmental Services and Records Office. Morgan lives in Elba and has one son, Michael.
Jon Adams
Team Physician
Dr. James Andrews
Kit Alewine
Director of Compliance
Sandy Atkins
Team Orthopedist
Associate Athletic Director/SWA
Larry Blakeney
Alicia Bookout
58 Diana Avery
Clinic Coordinator
LeAnn Brooks
Sherrill Bees
Head Coach Women’s Soccer
Head Coach, Football
Neal Brown
Val Brown
Chip Brundage
Emily Cobb
Maurea Crain
Basketball Secretary
Assistant Coach, Football
Matthew Carlo
Lonnie Cochran
Director or Promotions/ Event Management
Chris Bentley
Athletic Certification Coordinator
FCA Director
Assistant Business Manager
Academic Coordinator
Assistant Coach, Track and Field
Assistant Coach, Football
Assistant Athletics Director, Development
Randy Butler
Assistant Coach, Football
Jeff Crane
Assistant Coach, Baseball
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Cherise Chrisman
Michael Curry
Melanie Davis
Certified Athletic Trainer
Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball
Head Coach, Softball
Dr. Jeffrey Dugas
Kenny Edenfield
Tyler Faulkner
Primary Orthopedic Physician
Assistant Coach, Football
Assistant Coach, Tennis
Steve Dennis Athletic Director
David Felix
Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball
Dr. Mickey Dichiara Team Physician
Tony Ferrante
Assistant Athletic Director, Operations
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Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball
Craig Kennedy
Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball
Kyle Fuller
Graduate Assistant, Football
Joan Hazel
Ricky Hazel
Ticket Manager
Sonny Kirkpatrick
Head Coach, Volleyball
Dr. Fred Green Faculty Athletics Representative
Caleb Hendrix
Director of Media Relations
Graduate Assistant, Football
Justin Kume
Jill Lancaster
Compliance Coordinator
Director of XC/ Track & Field
Shaakirra Hassell
Assistant, Strength & Conditioning
Travis Jarome
Assistant Director of Media Relations
Matt Mayotte
Director of StudentAthlete Services
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Eric Hayes
Head Coach, Tennis
Mike Frigge
Video Coordinator
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Don Maestri
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Bobby Pierce
Jenny Michael Assistant Coach, Volleyball
Josh Pruitt
Head Coach, Baseball
Graduate Assistant, Football
Claire Scanlan
John Schlarman
Mike Murphy
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
Sean Reagan
Sharon O’Mara
Benjy Parker
Assistant Coach, Softball
Assistant Coach, Football
Graduate Assistant, Football
Administrative Secretary
Helen Ricks
Jeremy Rowell
Chad Scott
Richard Shaughnessy Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning
Head Coach, Rodeo
Assistant Coach, Football
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Assistant Coach, Soccer
Jamaal Smith
Assistant Coach, Football
Amber Spradley
Assistant Coach, Football
Mark Smartt
Graduate Assistant, Football
Cheerleading Coach
Assistant Coach, Baseball
Shayne Wasden
Jennifer Wasson
Melissa Waters
Assistant Head Coach, Football
Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball
Business Manager
Alyson Steed
Josh Simmons
Matt Terry
Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer
Head Coach, Golf
Jim Webb
Josh Wildermuth
Assistant Coach, Softball
Equipment Manager
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# Name 73 Steven Adams 7 Mario Addison 36 Simi Adeeko 67 Jimmie Arnold 34 Antonio Bailey 47 Tony Bennett 22 John Birmingham 29 Chris Blanton 46 Brandon Boudreaux 13 Chris Bowens 24 Breylan Boyd 45 Travis Boyd 19 Justin Bray 70 James Brown 12 Levi Brown 9 Jason Bruce 57 Brannon Bryan 63 Chris Burkhalter 14 Jorrick Calvin 2 Anthony Cetrangelo 18 Darius Chambers 16 Jonathan Chandler 71 Caleb Chase 86 Patrick Cherry 58 Tyler Clark 32 Jamel Colclough-Gray 78 Jacob Creech 87 Donnie Crosby 72 Tyrell Curtis 4 Andrew Davis 44 Kanorris Davis 49 Tony Davis 62 Leo Dicesaris 98 Kevin Dixon 92 Emmanuel Dudley 26 Fernandus Edwards 13 Gavin Ellis 18 Courtland Fuller 64 Kendall Gibson 10 Tebiarus Gill 38 Sam Glusman 47 Will Goggans 33 Donnell Golden 69 Tyler Graves 25 Desmond Gray 11 Johnny Gray 27 Maurice Greer 55 Micah Grimes 10 Erik Groat 61 Lance Gunn 93 Riley Flowers 75 Danny Franks 7 Jamie Hampton # Name 95 Antonio Harper 35 Dre Harris 32 DuJuan Harris 78 Zack Harris 59 Bryant Hawkins 54 Jeremy Hawkins 53 Wes Henry 53 Brandon Holiday 4 Keaton Icard 5 Josh Jarboe 65 Cody Jenkins 3 Jerrel Jernigan 63 Ross Johnson 52 Carvel Jones 11 Tanner Jones 12 Brandon Kent 99 Eugene Kinlaw
Pos OL DE WR OL WR LB RB RB DE DB DB TE WR OL QB WR LB LS DB K WR WR OL WR OL DB OL TE OL WR LB DL OL DL DT RB WR DB LS WR K P LB OL WR DB RB OL LB OL DT OL QB Pos DE DB RB DL DL DE LS DL DB WR OL WR OL LB QB DB DT
# 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 38 38
Name Cornelius Williams Boris Lee Anthony Cetrangelo Jerrel Jernigan D.J. McLeary Andrew Davis Keaton Icard Josh Jarboe Corey Wilkes Corey Robinson Quamain Simmons Jamie Hampton Mario Addison Chip Reeves Khalil Lee Jason Bruce Jordan Wilczewski Tebiarus Gill Erik Groat Tanner Jones Johnny Gray Levi Brown Brandon Kent Chris Bowens Gavin Ellis Kyle Tucker Jorrick Calvin Daniel Stanley Barry Valcin Josh Milner Jonathan Chandler Ty Tyler Dantavious Parker Courtland Fuller Darius Chambers Justin Bray Shawn Southward Zach Richardson Austin Silvoy Willard Ross John Birmingham Bryant McKissic D.J. Taylor T.J. Mitchell Breylan Boyd Xavier Lamb Desmond Gray Fernandus Edwards Bryan Willis Maurice Greer Brandon Lucas Greg Pratt Chris Blanton Kedric Manning Nathan Nolin Kenny Ware Sergio Perez DuJuan Harris Jamel Colclough-Gray Donnell Golden Bryant Williams KeJuan Phillips Antonio Bailey Michael Taylor Dre Harris Sam Sellers Simi Adeeko Bradley Wallace Sam Glusman Mike Robinson
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Pos WR LB K WR DB WR DB WR QB QB DB QB DE WR DB WR LB WR LB QB DB QB DB DB WR K DB WR DB P WR LB QB DB WR WR RB DB WR DB RB DB RB RB DB LB WR RB DB RB DB RB RB DB RB WR DB RB DB LB RB DB WR K DB DB WR DB K DB
Ht 5-11 6-0 5-6 5-9 5-10 5-9 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-3 5-11 5-9 5-9 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-3 5-7 5-11 6-6 5-9 5-10 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-10 5-11 5-9 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-2 5-11 5-7 6-0 5-9 5-11 5-6 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-8 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-5 6-0 5-7 6-0 6-0 5-7 5-9 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-2 5-9 6-2
Wt 192 235 165 184 194 181 180 199 183 214 165 212 246 175 183 159 262 204 196 208 200 219 170 187 229 195 184 185 190 210 201 178 208 196 180 165 185 195 185 185 242 212 226 174 204 222 168 197 180 207 179 165 186 185 207 170 170 190 196 236 178 176 190 206 183 190 173 195 169 205
Yr Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr.
Exp 3L 3L RS 2L RS 3L HS RS RS HS HS 2L JC 1L SQ JC RS JC SQ 2L HS 1L RS 3L HS RS 1L RS JC SQ 2L HS 1L 3L RS 3L HS HS 2L JC 1L 2L SQ RS TR 1L HS 1L RS 1L RS HS TR 1L 3L HS HS 2L SQ 1L RS 1L TR 1L RS 2L SQ HS 1L HS
Hometown/HS/Last School Hoover, AL/HS Fargo, GA/Clinch County HS Port Charlotte, FL/HS Eufaula, AL/HS Leroy, AL/HS Pelham, AL/HS Dawson, GA/Terrell Academy Decatur, GA/Cedar Grove HS Jasper, AL/Walker HS Paducah, KY/Lone Oak HS Ashland, AL/Clay County HS Cedar Bluff, AL/Cedar Bluff HS Birmingham, AL/Tarrant HS/NE Miss. CC Stone Mountain, GA/HS Auburn, AL/HS Natchez, MS/HS/Copiah-Lincoln CC Montgomery, AL/Sidney Lanier HS Mobile, AL/Vigor HS/Jones Co. JC Ft. Walton Beach, FL/HS Crawfordville, FL/Wakulla HS Panama City Beach, FL/Arnold HS Mt. Juliet, TN/HS/Richmond Rehobeth, AL/HS Columbus, GA/Shaw HS Cullman, AL/HS Highland Home, AL/HS Baton Rouge, La./East Central CC Eclectic, AL/Elmore County HS Port Arthur, TX/Memorial HS/Coffeyville CC Tallassee, AL/HS Opelika, AL/HS Ariton, AL/HS Miami, FL/Columbus HS Columbus, GA/Kendrick HS Highland Home, AL/HS LaGrange, GA/Shaw HS Florence, AL/Florence HS Alabaster, AL/John Carroll HS St. Augustine, FL/Nease HS Hollandale, MS/Simmons HS/Miss. Delta Alexander City, AL/Ben. Russell HS Phenix City, AL/Central HS Fairhope, AL/Baldwin County HS Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Hollywood-Chaminade Covington, GA/Newton HS/Auburn Tallahassee, FL/Lincoln HS Cottondale, FL/HS/Hargrave Military Aca. Enterprise, AL/HS/Concordia Columbus, GA/Shaw HS Denver, CO/Mullen HS/Garden City CC Tuskegee, AL/Booker T. Washington Naples, FL/Naples HS Covington, GA/Newton HS/Miss. College Eatonton, GA/Putnam Co. HS/Kilgore Graceville, FL/HS Albany, GA/Dougherty HS/Okaloosa-Walton Mayo, Fla./Lafayette County HS Brooksville, FL/Central HS Orlando, FL/Jones HS Quitman, GA/Brooks County HS Harvest, AL/Sparkman HS Waycross, GA/Ware County HS Columbus, GA/Shaw HS/West Georgia Pensacola, FL/Washington HS Marietta, GA/Sprayberry HS Troy, AL/Pike Liberal Arts School Oshawa, Ontario/Dwyer Catholic HS West Palm Beach, FL/Dwyer HS Mobile, AL/St. Paul’s Episcopal Fairfield, AL/HS
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Name Daniel Wyche Daniel Sheffield Johnny Thompson Rod Winston David McDowell Caleb Massey Luke Rowe Kanorris Davis Travis Boyd Brandon Boudreaux Will Goggans Tony Bennett Bear Woods Tony Davis Aaron Williams Drew Robinson R.J. Roberts Carvel Jones Wes Henry Brandon Holiday Jeremy Hawkins Micah Grimes Shermane Teart Jacoby Thomas Brannon Bryan Tyler Clark Andrew York Bryant Hawkins Zach Swindall Lance Gunn Leo Dicesaris Chris Burkhalter Ross Johnson Kendall Gibson Cody Jenkins Nic Riley Jimmie Arnold Jay Stansberry Tyler Graves James Brown Caleb Chase Tyrell Curtis Steven Adams Nathan Newland Danny Franks Kyle Lucas Kyle Wilborn Jacob Creech Zack Harris Chigozie Nwankwo Matt Stidham Tyler Samuels Brian Taylor Zack Marcum Felton Payton Anthony Williams Patrick Cherry Donnie Crosby Garry Williams Cameron Sheffield Brandon Lang Emmanuel Dudley Riley Flowers Jonathan Massaquoi Antonio Harper James Searcy Rashad Roussell Kevin Dixon Eugene Kinlaw
Pos WR LB LB LB LB DB TE LB TE DE P LB LB DL DT LS DE LB LS DL DE OL DT LB LB OL LB DL OL OL OL LS OL LS OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DE OL OL DL DT TE TE WR WR WR WR WR TE WR DE DE DT DT DE DE DE DL DL DT
Ht 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-5 5-11 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-8 6-2 6-6 6-1 6-5 6-4 6-0 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 5-9 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-2
Wt 180 206 217 222 241 185 241 215 245 231 220 200 241 242 260 230 241 223 230 271 239 302 250 234 223 265 210 260 271 292 327 225 320 238 290 300 270 265 281 327 225 300 308 293 309 231 288 281 274 268 233 235 207 174 193 2-2 205 254 194 249 256 286 280 290 230 286 270 260 294
Yr So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. So Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr.
Exp RS 1L HS RS 1L HS RS RS 2L 1L 1L SQ 3L RS HS SQ 1L 1L SQ HS 3L 1L HS RS RS 2L HS HS SQ RS SQ SQ RS HS HS 2L HS HS JC JC HS 1L 2L JC 3L HS RS RS JC RS 1L TR HS 3L HS HS 3L JC RS 3L 3L JC JC JC HS RS 1L TR JC
Hometown/HS/Last School Elmore, AL/Kadena HS Ashburn, GA/Turner Co. HS/Garden City CC Valley, AL/HS Columbus, GA/Shaw HS Asheville, NC/Roberson HS/Butler Co. Sulligent, AL/HS Eclectic, AL/Elmore County HS Perry, GA/Perry HS Lacey’s Spring, AL/A.P. Brewer HS Auburn, AL/HS Douglas, GA/Coffee County HS Phenix City, AL/Northside HS Macclenny, FL/Baker County HS Perry, Ga./HS Leroy, AL/HS Opelika, AL/HS Enterprise, AL/HS Mobile, AL/St. Paul’s HS/Miss. St. Greensboro, AL/Southern Academy Prattville, AL/HS Americus, GA/HS Ft. Meade, FL/HS Orlando, FL/Edgewater HS Mobile, AL/Murphy HS Andalusia, AL/HS Alabaster, AL/Thompson HS Panama City, FL/Bay HS/LSU Guntersville, AL/HS Troy, AL/Charles Henderson HS Wetumpka, AL/Elmore County HS Columbus, GA/Northside HS Ashland, AL/Clay County HS Valley Grande, AL/Meadowview Christian Aliceville, AL/Fort Dale Academy Opelika, AL/Beauregard HS Warner Robins, GA/Houston Co. Belle Glades, FL/Day HS Bremen, GA/HS Sumrall, MS/HS/Pearl River CC Magnolia, MS/Amite Co. HS/SW Miss. CC Auburn, AL/HS Delta, UT/HS/Snow JC Bruce, FL/Freeport HS Frankfort, KY/Franklin Co. HS/Hutchinson Bartow, FL/HS Holtville, AL/HS Newnan, GA/Heritage HS Boaz, AL/HS Meridian, MS/HS/East Central CC Miramar, FL/Hollywood-Chaminade HS Blountsville, AL/Susan Moore HS Sarasota, FL/Cardinal Mooney HS/Wingate Demopolis, AL/HS London, KY/South Laurel HS Ft. Walton Beach, FL/HS Tampa, FL/Chamberlain HS Live Oak, FL/Suwanee HS Millbrook, AL/Stanhope-Elmore HS/AZ West Linden, AL/Linden HS Portal, GA/HS Tucker, GA/HS/Hargrave Military Columbus, GA/Shaw HS/NE Miss. CC Geneva, AL/HS/Jones County JC Lawrenceville, GA/C Gwinnett/Butler Co. CC Memphis, TN/Melrose HS/Hargrave Military Newnan, Ga./Northgate HS Boutte, LA/Hahnville HS/Jones Co. JC Vero Beach, FL/HS/Nebraska Homerville, GA/Clinch County/Hutchinson
# Name 25 Xavier Lamb 91 Brandon Lang 2 Boris Lee 8 Khalil Lee 27 Brandon Lucas 75 Kyle Lucas 29 Kedric Manning 83 Zack Marcum 94 Jonathan Massaquoi 43 Caleb Massey 42 David McDowell 23 Bryant McKissic 3 D.J. McLeary 15 Josh Milner 24 T.J. Mitchell 74 Nathan Newland 30 Nathan Nolin 79 Chigozie Nwankwo 17 Dantavious Parker 84 Felton Payton 31 Sergio Perez 34 KeJuan Phillips 28 Greg Pratt 8 Chip Reeves 20 Zach Richardson 66 Nic Riley 51 R.J. Roberts 6 Corey Robinson 50 Drew Robinson 38 Mike Robinson 22 Willard Ross 97 Rashad Roussell 43 Luke Rowe 81 Tyler Samuels 96 James Searcy 36 Sam Sellers 90 Cameron Sheffield 39 Daniel Sheffield 21 Austin Silvoy 6 Quamain Simmons 20 Shawn Southward 14 Daniel Stanley 68 Jay Stansberry 80 Matt Stidham 60 Zach Swindall 82 Brian Taylor 23 D.J. Taylor 35 Michael Taylor 55 Shermane Teart 56 Jacoby Thomas 40 Johnny Thompson 13 Kyle Tucker 16 Ty Tyler 15 Barry Valcin 37 Bradley Wallace 31 Kenny Ware 77 Kyle Wilborn 9 Jordan Wilczewski 5 Corey Wilkes 50 Aaron Williams 85 Anthony Williams 33 Bryant Williams 1 Cornelius Williams 88 Garry Williams 26 Bryan Willis 41 Rod Winston 48 Bear Woods 39 Daniel Wyche 58 Andrew York
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Pos LB DE LB DB DB DE DB WR DE DB LB DB DB P RB OL RB DT QB WR DB DB RB WR DB OL DE QB LS DB DB DL TE TE DE DB DE LB WR DB RB WR OL TE OL WR RB K DT LB LB K LB DB DB WR OL LB QB DT WR RB WR WR DB LB LB WR LB
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OFFENSE SENIORS # 1 4 12 19 26 27 30 31 38 45 63 66 72 73 75 83 86
Name Cornelius Williams Andrew Davis Levi Brown Justin Bray Fernandus Edwards Maurice Greer Nathan Nolin Kenny Ware Sam Glusman Travis Boyd Chris Burkhalter Nic Riley Tyrell Curtis Steven Adams Danny Franks Zack Marcum Patrick Cherry
JUNIORS # 3 7 9 10 11 16 21 29 32 58 69 74 87
Name Jerrel Jernigan Jamie Hampton Jason Bruce Tebiarus Gill Tanner Jones Jonathan Chandler Austin Silvoy Chris Blanton DuJuan Harris Tyler Clark Tyler Graves Nathan Newland Donnie Crosby
SOPHOMORES # 8 17 22 23 34 36 39 50 53 55 60 62 70 71 80 81
Name Chip Reeves Dantavious Parker John Birmingham D.J. Taylor Antonio Bailey Simi Adeeko Daniel Wyche Drew Robinson Wes Henry Micah Grimes Zach Swindall Leo Dicesaris James Brown Caleb Chase Matt Stidham Tyler Samuels
REDSHIRT FRESHMEN # Name 2 Anthony Cetrangelo 5 Corey Wilkes 5 Josh Jarboe 13 Kyle Tucker
POS WR WR QB WR RB RB RB WR K TE LS OL OL OL OL WR WR POS WR QB WR WR QB WR WR RB RB OL OL OL TE POS WR QB RB RB WR WR WR LS LS OL OL OL OL OL TE TE POS K QB WR K
14 18 24 33 43 61 63 77 78 88
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Daniel Stanley Darius Chambers T.J. Mitchell Bryant Williams Luke Rowe Lance Gunn Ross Johnson Kyle Wilborn Jacob Creech Garry Williams
FRESHMEN # 6 13 20 25 28 64 65 67 68 82 84 85
Name Corey Robinson Gavin Ellis Shawn Southward Desmond Gray Greg Pratt Kendall Gibson Cody Jenkins Jimmie Arnold Jay Stansberry Brian Taylor Felton Payton Anthony Williams
WR WR RB RB TE OL OL OL OL WR
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POS QB WR RB WB RB LS OL OL OL WR WR WR
REDSHIRT FRESHMEN
POS LB DB DB DB P DB DB K LB P LB LB DE LB DE DE DT DT
FRESHMEN
DEFENSE SENIORS # 2 8 13 14 15 18 29 35 42 47 48 52 54 58 90 91 97 98
Name Boris Lee Khalil Lee Chris Bowens Jorrick Calvin Josh Milner Courtland Fuller Kedric Manning Michael Taylor David McDowell Will Goggans Bear Woods Carvel Jones Jeremy Hawkins Andrew York Cameron Sheffield Brandon Lang Rashad Roussell Kevin Dixon
JUNIORS # 7 15 22 23 24 36 39 47 78 92 93 94
Name Mario Addison Barry Valcin Willard Ross Bryant McKissic Breylan Boyd Sam Sellers Daniel Sheffield Tony Bennett Zack Harris Emmanuel Dudley Riley Flowers Jonathan Massaquoi
Eugene Kinlaw
SOPHOMORES # 10 25 32 33 34 46 51
# 3 9 12 26 27 35 41 44 49 56 57 79 96 # 4 6 11 16 20 31 37 38 40 43 50 53 55 59 75 95
Name Erik Groat Xavier Lamb Jamel Colclough-Gray Donnell Golden KeJuan Phillips Brandon Boudreaux R.J. Roberts Name D.J. McLeary Jordan Wilczewski Brandon Kent Bryan Willis Brandon Lucas Dre Harris Rod Winston Kanorris Davis Tony Davis Jacoby Thomas Brannon Bryan Chigozie Nwankwo James Searcy Name Keaton Icard Quamain Simmons Johnny Gray Ty Tyler Zach Richardson Sergio Perez Bradley Wallace Mike Robinson Johnny Thompson Caleb Massey Aaron Williams Brandon Holiday Shermane Teart Bryant Hawkins Kyle Lucas Antonio Harper
DL POS LB LB DB LB DB DE DE POS DB LB DB DB DB DB LB LB DL LB LB DL DL POS DB DB DB LB DB DB DB DB LB DB DL DL DL DL DE DE
POS DE DB DB DB DB DB LB LB DL DL DL DE
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QUARTERBACKS # 5 6 7 11 12 17
Name Corey Wilkes Corey Robinson Jamie Hampton Tanner Jones Levi Brown Dantavious Parker
RUNNING BACKS # 20 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 32 33
Name Shawn Southward John Birmingham D.J. Taylor T.J. Mitchell Fernandus Edwards Maurice Greer Greg Pratt Chris Blanton Nathan Nolin DuJuan Harris Bryant Williams
TIGHT ENDS # 43 45 80 81 87
Name Luke Rowe Travis Boyd Matt Stidham Tyler Samuels Donnie Crosby
RECEIVERS
Name Cornelius Williams Jerrel Jernigan Andrew Davis Josh Jarboe Chip Reeves Jason Bruce Tebiarus Gill Gavin Ellis Daniel Stanley Jonathan Chandler Darius Chambers Justin Bray Austin Silvoy Desmond Gray Kenny Ware Antonio Bailey Simi Adeeko Daniel Wyche Brian Taylor Zack Marcum Felton Payton Anthony Williams Patrick Cherry Garry Williams
OFFENSIVE LINE Class FR-r FR JR JR SR SO Class FR SO SO FR-r SR SR FR JR SR JR FR-r Class FR-r SR SO SO JR Class SR JR SR FR-r SO JR JR FR FR-r JR FR-r SR JR FR SR SO SO SO FR SR FR FR SR FR-r
# 55 58 60 61 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78
Name Micah Grimes Tyler Clark Zach Swindall Lance Gunn Leo Dicesaris Ross Johnson Cody Jenkins Nic Riley Jimmie Arnold Jay Stansberry Tyler Graves James Brown Caleb Chase Tyrell Curtis Steven Adams Nathan Newland Kyle Wilborn Jacob Creech
Class SO JR SO FR-r SO Fr-r FR SR FR FR JR SO SO SR SR JR FR-r FR-r
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINE # 7 46 49 50 51 53 54 55 59 75 78 79 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Name Mario Addison Brandon Boudreaux Tony Davis Aaron Williams R.J. Roberts Brandon Holiday Jeremy Hawkins Shermane Teart Bryant Hawkins Kyle Lucas Zack Harris Chigozie Nwankwo Cameron Sheffield Brandon Lang Emmanuel Dudley Riley Flowers Jonathan Massaquoi Antonio Harper James Searcy Rashad Roussell Kevin Dixon Eugene Kinlaw
LINEBACKERS # 2 9 10 16 25 33 39 40 41 42 44
Name Boris Lee Jordan Wilczewski Erik Groat Ty Tyler Xavier Lamb Donnell Golden Daniel Sheffield Johnny Thompson Rod Winston David McDowell Kanorris Davis
Class JR SO FR-r FR SO FR SR FR FR FR JR FR-r SR SR JR JR JR FR FR-r SR SR JR Class SR FR-r SO FR SO SO JR FR FR-r SR FR-r
47 48 52 56 57 58
Tony Bennett Bear Woods Carvel Jones Jacoby Thomas Brannon Bryan Andrew York
DEFENSIVE BACK # 3 4 6 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 20 22 23 24 26 27 29 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 43
Name D.J. McLeary Keaton Icard Quamain Simmons Khalil Lee Johnny Gray Brandon Kent Chris Bowens Jorrick Calvin Barry Valcin Courtland Fuller Zach Richardson Willard Ross Bryant McKissic Breylan Boyd Bryan Willis Brandon Lucas Kedric Manning Sergio Perez Jamel Colclough-Gray KeJuan Phillips Dre Harris Sam Sellers Bradley Wallace Mike Robinson Caleb Massey
JR SR SR FR-r FR-r SR Class FR-r FR FR SR FR FR-r SR SR JR SR FR JR JR JR FR-r FR-r SR FR SO SO FR-r JR FR FR FR
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SPECIAL TEAMS SPECIALISTS # 2 13 15 35 38 47 50 53 63 64
Name Anthony Cetrangelo Kyle Tucker Josh Milner Michael Taylor Sam Glusman Will Goggans Drew Robinson Wes Henry Chris Burkhalter Kendall Gibson
Class FR-r FR-r SO SO SR SO SO SO SR FR
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# 1 3 4 5 8 9 10 13 14 16 18 19 21 25 31 34 36 39 82 83 84 85 86 88
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ALABAMA (62) Tyler Clark Zach Richardson John Birmingham Kendall Gibson Brannon Bryan Ty Tyler Chris Burkhalter Quamain Simmons Brandon Boudreaux Caleb Chase Khalil Lee Matt Stidham Jacob Creech Mario Addison Jamie Hampton Gavin Ellis Brian Taylor Luke Rowe Daniel Stanley Daniel Wyche Fernandus Edwards R.J. Roberts Jerrel Jernigan Mike Robinson D.J. Taylor Shawn Southward Riley Flowers Wes Henry Bryant Hawkins Bryant Williams Darius Chambers Kyle Tucker Kyle Lucas Cornelius Williams Corey Wilkes Travis Boyd D.J. McLeary Aaron Williams Garry Williams Donnie Crosby Tebiarus Gill Sam Glusman Carvel Jones Jacoby Thomas Jordan Wilczewski Jonathan Chandler Cody Jenkins Drew Robinson Andrew Davis Tony Bennett Bryant McKissic Brandon Holiday Brandon Kent Caleb Massey Josh Milner Sam Sellers Zach Swindall Brandon Lucas Johnny Thompson Ross Johnson Lance Gunn
Hometown Alabaster Alabaster Alexander City Aliceville Andalusia Ariton Ashland Ashland Auburn Auburn Auburn Blountsville Boaz Birmingham Cedar Bluff Cullman Demopolis Eclectic Eclectic Elmore Enterprise Enterprise Eufaula Fairfield Fairhope Florence Geneva Greensboro Guntersville Harvest Highland Home Highland Home Holtville Hoover Jasper Lacey’s Spring Leroy Leroy Linden Millbrook Mobile Mobile Mobile Mobile Montgomery Opelika Opelika Opelika Pelham Phenix City Phenix City Prattville Rehobeth Sulligent Tallassee Troy Troy Tuskegee Valley Valley Grande Wetumpka
GEORGIA (32) Kenny Ware Jeremy Hawkins Daniel Sheffield Jay Stansberry Antonio Bailey Chris Bowens
Hometown Albany Americus Ashburn Bremen Columbus Columbus
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Leo Dicesaris Emmanuel Dudley Courtland Fuller Bryan Willis Rod Winston Chris Blanton Breylan Boyd Keaton Icard Josh Jarboe Will Goggans Kedric Manning Boris Lee Eugene Kinlaw Justin Bray Jonathan Massaquoi Dre Harris James Searcy Kyle Wilborn Kanorris Davis Tony Davis Cameron Sheffield Donnell Golden Chip Reeves Brandon Lang Nic Riley KeJuan Phillips
Columbus Columbus Columbus Columbus Columbus Covington Covington Dawson Decatur Douglas Eatonton Fargo Homerville LaGrange Lawrenceville Marietta Newnan Newnan Perry Perry Portal Quitman Stone Mountain Tucker Warner Robins Waycross
Johnny Gray Andrew York Michael Taylor Anthony Cetrangelo Austin Silvoy Tyler Samuels Xavier Lamb Anthony Williams Kevin Dixon Bradley Wallace
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MISSISSIPPI (5) Willard Ross James Brown Zack Harris Jason Bruce Tyler Graves
Hometown Hollandale Magnolia Meridian Natchez Sumrall
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Hometown Memphis Mt. Juliet
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Hometown Baton Rouge Boutte
COLORADO (1) Maurice Greer
Hometown Denver
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Hometown Asheville
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TROJANS ENTER 2009 WITH BIG EXPECTATIONS The Troy University football program enters 2009 having won or shared three consecutive Sun Belt Conference titles, but these Trojans are not interested in dwelling on past glories. The team has goals for 2009, and expectations are high for a program that has posted a 43-26 overall record, including a 26-8 mark in league play, since joining the Sun Belt in 2004. Larry Blakeney, one of the newest members of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, enters his 19th season in Troy with perhaps his deepest, and most talented squad ever. “Sometimes expectations, if you don’t deal with them right, can cause problems because expectations aren’t going to win games,” Blakeney said. “If you let expectations go to your head, they can be your worst enemy. We have to prevent that through hard work and discipline.”
Still, the goal is to represent the Sun Belt in New Orleans come December. To do that, the Trojans will have to navigate through an ever-improving slate of conference foes. “There are going to be some wars to get there,” Blakeney said. “I think our league has improved as much, top to bottom, as any league in the country. Hopefully, we will have all of our bullets and tanks and artillery ready to go.” That weaponry will start on the offensive side with senior quarterback Levi Brown, who earned Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year in 2008 despite starting just eight games. He threw for 2,030 yards and 15 touchdowns with just three interceptions while completing 61.7 percent of his attempts.
“I like what I see in those guys,” Blakeney said. “You start with some of the old men, but then there are the new guys who have a chance to be good.” The only area of concern on offense is on the line of scrimmage, where both tackles – four-year starter Chris Jamison and two-year starter Dion Small – both graduated. Compounding the loss of those two is the fact that two of the three returning starters had off-season surgery. The only starter returning up front is junior Tyler Clark, a former walk-on who will be playing with a scholarship
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But the expectations for this Troy team will be impossible to avoid. Trojan fans are salivating at the thought of a fourth consecutive Sun Belt title, but there is talk of bigger things possibly within reach. The club returns virtually all of its top skill position players on offense and a front seven on defense that may be the envy of any program in the nation.
“The team has a lot of confidence in Levi because he came in and played well in some big games last year,” second year offensive coordinator Neal Brown said. “The big thing for Levi is he has to put his stamp on this offense. After Jamie (Hampton) got hurt last year, I don’t think Levi ever felt like it was his team. This is his offense now and it is going to go as he goes.” Helping Brown take ownership is the return of his top two weapons, junior running back DuJuan Harris and junior receiver Jerrel Jernigan. In fact, 16 of the 22 players who recorded at least one reception last year are back and, with the addition of a host of talented new pass catchers, the weapons at Brown’s disposal are plentiful.
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for the first time this fall. He has played in 25 games in his career, starting the last 18. He can play either guard spot or center, where he spent most of his time in the spring with Danny Franks out for that portion of time. “Those two tackles were war-daddies and we have to find a way to fill that space,” Blakeney said. “I think we have a good contingent of guys up front, and across the board offensively, if we can shore up the tackle spots.” On the defensive side of the ball, the front seven will lead the way as the Trojans work to rebuild a secondary that lost four veteran players. Fortunately, that front seven has a chance to be very, very special. “If we can find us a corner or two and a safety or two, we have a chance to be pretty good on defense,” Blakeney said. “The experience level is with the front seven and I am excited about the linebackers we have because they are all good players.” Five of the front seven are returning players and the other two, both interior defensive linemen, arrived at Troy with tremendous pedigrees. Six of the seven will be seniors this fall, meaning this is their last chance to leave a lasting impression at Troy. But, behind that group, there is also experience at three of the four secondary spots, even though only one, senior corner Jorrick Calvin, spent the 2008 season as a starter. Seniors Courtland Fuller and Chris Bowens have spent the last three years playing behind the trio of Sherrod Martin, Tavares Williams and Terence Moore,
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL but it is now their turn to shine. “We’ve had a bunch of guys who were leaders back there, but it is time for some of these others to step up,” Blakeney said. “I like this group, and there may be some new guys who will step up.” The Trojans also return all three of their kickers from 2008 as well as Calvin, who will be back in his role as the primary return man. The schedule for Troy in 2009 is as challenging as ever. The team will play consecutive road games to open the year, including a trip to “The Swamp” to play the defending national champion Florida Gators, in addition to a trip to face Arkansas. The only non-conference home game will be the home-opener against in-state foe UAB.
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QUARTERBACK The Trojans entered the 2008 season with a three-man race for the right to replace two-time Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year Omar Haugabook. In a photo finish, Jamie Hampton edged out Levi Brown and Tanner Jones for the job and appeared to have settled in before a knee injury in the fifth game of the year ended his season. Following Hampton’s injury, Brown took over the reins of the Troy offense and went on to earn Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year honors. Brown completed 61.7 percent of his attempts and threw for 2,030 yards and 15 touchdowns with just three interceptions last year, despite starting just eight games. Going into this season, with both Hampton and Jones recovering from knee surgeries, the ball, both literally and figuratively, is in Brown’s hands. “He needs to be the leader, both vocally and on the field,” coordinator Neal Brown said of his senior quarterback. “He is the one who is going to determine how good we are going to be on offense. Any time you are the quarterback you have to be the leader, but it is the starting quarterback who is the leader, not the other guys,” Last year it was Hampton who led the offense through off-season drills, but that job now belongs to Brown. “Building that leadership starts in the winter with conditioning, goes over into spring drills and then
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into summer,” Brown said. “Last year, Levi was in the background that entire time.
a chance to throw much. That is an area in which Brown hopes to see improvement.
“There is no cloud of doubt going into this season, which is always good. It is always good to know who your guy is going to be, and the team has bought into that and they trust Levi.”
“The thing about Dan is that he gives us an added dimension with his ability to run,” Brown said. “Obviously, we aren’t going to call a bunch of running plays for Levi, but we will still use the gun to run schemes and those types of things.”
With Brown settled in the starting role, the race will be to see who the backup will be. Hampton would likely not be ready for full speed work until October and the hope is that he can redshirt this fall and still have two years left to play. Jones does not have the luxury of a redshirt available, so he has to get ready to play now. Fortunately for the junior, the knee injury he suffered at North Texas last year, while similar to the one Hampton had, was not as severe. “Tanner has been here, he knows the offense, but he has to be more consistent with his mechanics and has to be more efficient when he is in the game,” Brown said. Jones has thrown for just 225 yards in 13 games at Troy, but he has a strong arm and the experience to step in and run the team if Brown were to go down. Behind him is a trio of players with five total games of playing experience and fewer combined career pass attempts than two of the Trojans’ receivers.
Junior Jonathan Chandler could also be called on in an emergency, as he was last year. Recruited as a quarterback, Chandler moved to receiver in the spring of 2008 but quickly moved back to QB last fall after Hampton and Jones got hurt. RUNNING BACK Like at quarterback, the Trojans went into the 2008 season a little unproven at running back after the loss of long-time starter Kenny Cattouse. That uncertainty was put to rest in the opening game of the year when DuJuan Harris rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns against rival Middle Tennessee State. “DuJuan had a great true sophomore year,” Brown said. “I think DuJuan is as good as anyone in our league and I thought he should have been a first team All-Conference guy. He didn’t have as many carries as some of the other guys but, when you look at his yards per carry, he was as good or better than the other guys in the league.” Harris become the first Troy back since DeWhitt Betterson in 2004 to surpass the 1,000-yard mark. Harris ran for 1,077 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. He was also the team’s third-leading receiver with 36 receptions for 216 yards and three scores and he threw a TD pass. “We expect him to have a breakout year. I think he could be the player of the year in the conference, but I think much of that will be determined by how well we throw the ball. The biggest thing will be using him in the passing game, throwing the ball to him out of the backfield and using him as a receiver.” The Trojans will be deeper in the backfield this year with
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Sophomore Dantavious Parker was slated to redshirt last year but was forced into backup duty after Hampton and Jones went down with injuries. He showed the ability to run the ball in goal line situations, but did not get
Troy also has redshirt freshman Corey Wilkes and true freshman Corey Robinson behind Brown. Robinson, who set a national high school record for touchdown passes as a senior in 2007, enrolled in January and showed solid flashes in the spring. He is a candidate, along with Parker, to redshirt this year if Brown and Jones can make it through the year.
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senior Maurice Greer closing in on the conditioning levels he had before going through cancer treatment three years ago. He is a bigger, more powerful type of back that will provide the Troy offense with a change of pace. “Things were a little unfair to Maurice last year because he got here late in the summer and was thrown into the backup role when Xavier Moreland got hurt, and he really wasn’t ready for it,” Brown said. “We probably didn’t do a very good job of utilizing him.” For an even bigger change of pace back, redshirt freshman D.J. Taylor was impressive during the spring battling back from back problems that forced him to take a medical redshirt last fall. He got significant work at the H-Back, which is basically a fullback in the Troy offense, and showed so much ability that he may get some work as the feature back in addition to the fullback spot. “He is a guy who blocks extremely well, but he also carries the ball well,” Brown said. “He is a big kid, is extremely smart both football smart and in the class room, and he has a lot of versatility. He can catch the ball out of the backfield, he can block, he can be the one back. He was really the surprise of the spring.” Taylor will share time at the H-Back spot with senior Nate Nolin, a blue-collar type of player who moved from linebacker last year to fill a huge void on the offensive side of the ball. “Nate Nolin did a good job for us last year and is probably the hardest worker we have,” Brown said. “He is going to have to fend off D.J. Taylor, who made a move while Nate was out in the spring following shoulder surgery. D.J. can do some things that Nate can’t do as far as running the ball and being a threat in the passing game.” Sophomore John Birmingham is another big back who could fill the H-Back spot if needed and senior journeyman Fernandus Edwards will provide depth at the feature back spot. Troy also has four freshmen, two true and two redshirts, who will have a chance to factor into the offense down the road. TIGHT END Since moving to the spread offense for the start of the 2006 season, there has been one position that has often been overlooked at Troy – tight end. For the past two seasons, former walk-on Travis Boyd has been the forgotten man for the Trojans on offense. He has played in all 25 games for Troy over the last two years, starting six, but he has just seven receptions to
show for his efforts, including just one last year. That could change this year as Boyd enters his senior season and is joined by a talented junior college transfer as well as a pair of promising sophomores. “Travis Boyd has really done a nice job for us at tight end but has been an under the radar guy,” Brown said. “He has mostly been a blocking guy, but he has been a real solid guy for us. We could probably utilize him more in the passing game. We have to use him better.” Joining Boyd will be junior Donnie Crosby, a native of Millbrook, Ala., who came to Troy last year from Arizona Western College. He saw out the 2008 season to get his academics in order, but will be on the field for the Trojans this fall. “He is a bigger kid who can run and catch, but we just haven’t been able to work with him,” Brown said. “He is a guy who we have to figure out how to use. He has talent and is similar to D.J. Taylor and Maurice Greer in that we have to figure out how to mold this offense to best use those talents.” Matt Stidham actually had more receptions at tight end last year than Boyd (2-1) and enters his redshirt sophomore season as a capable backup. The Trojans also have a pair of other walk-ons, sophomore Tyler Samuels and redshirt freshman Luke Rowe, who will work at tight end this season. “Matt Stidham is a kid who has been here and worked hard to get his weight up to where he looks like a prototype tight end,” Brown said. “We are going to look at trying to split him out some to give him a chance to run
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL and catch because he has a big body and knows how to use it. He has really good hands and runs well for a guy who is 240 pounds.” RECEIVER Radio and television broadcasters around the country shudder when they have to prepare for a Troy football game. The biggest reason is there is no spotting chart available that is capable of displaying all of the different receivers the Trojans will deploy during a game. Last year Troy had 22 different players record at least one reception during the season, the most of any team in the nation. That group included 14 receivers, four backs, two tight ends, a quarterback and an offensive lineman. Going into this year, 16 of those players return and they account for 66.4 percent of Troy’s pass receptions and 67.6 percent of its receiving yards from last year. “I like what I see in a lot of those receivers,” Blakeney said. “Most of those guys are good-sized and that makes a big difference when you can just throw it up to them and let them go up over smaller DB’s and make plays.” Brown said it has taken three years to get the kind of receivers in place the coaching staff envisioned playing with when they first installed the spread offense in 2006.
Even with the improved size of the overall group, it is still one of the smallest receivers on the team who will set the tone. Jerrel Jernigan broke a 40-year-old school record for receptions in a season as a sophomore last year while missing all or part of three games with a knee injury. Only three times in school history has a receiver had more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season, and it has been 25 years since the last one. If Jernigan can stay healthy, with the talent assembled around him, the sky is the limit this fall. “He is the leader of that group, without question,” Brown said. “We have really challenged him. He was a really good football player last year, but he wasn’t a
really good receiver. He is a guy who has to be a really good receiver. He has really taken that to heart.” Part of being the kind of receiver the coaching staff wants is being physically strong enough to be able to take hits and continue to make plays. Brown said Jernigan wore down toward the end of last season, but has worked even harder in the weight room this off season to make sure that doesn’t happen again. “He has done a great job in the weight room and looks like a different guy,” Brown said. “He is up to 190 pounds and he has gotten faster. I think his body may be more durable than it was last year. We really challenged him to be a complete receiver – to block better, to run better routes – and he’s done that.” Brown envisions using Jernigan in even more roles this fall, if that is possible. Last year he took snaps at quarterback, completing one of his two pass attempts for a touchdown, and was the club’s second leading rusher. He will continue to do those things this fall, but will also spend more time as an outside receiver where his speed makes him a game-breaking threat any time he touches the ball. “He is definitely our best player and, if he stays healthy, he’ll break all of the records we have here,” Brown said. “What I’ve got to figure out is how to get him the ball where we can best utilize him. He is capable of hitting a home run every time he gets it and we have to be creative in getting him the ball. The thing is, it will be easier to get him the ball if he runs better routes.” The thing that will allow Jernigan to have the kind of season the coaches hope he will have is the fact there are 24 other receivers on the roster and it is not unreasonable to think that as many as 20 of them will factor into the Trojans’ game plans for any particular game. Obviously Troy won’t carry that many receivers on the road, but the fact that they are available tells you about the depth the Trojans have. Besides Jernigan, the key for the receiving corps is the five seniors who have been at Troy, in this offense, for their entire collegiate careers. “All five of them have played and have been here since the inception of this offense,” Brown said. “They could all almost coach their positions because we haven’t changed anything about what we are doing. When they go out on their own during the summer, and we can’t be out there, they don’t skip a beat because those guys all know what to do.”
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“This is the best, on paper, receiving corps we’ve had,” Brown said. “That is not a knock on the guys who have been here because those guys did a really good job of doing what they were coached to do. This is the first group we have had that has size, can run and can do things after the catch. We have more than one guy we can go to who can make a big play.”
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Two other junior receivers are Jonathan Chandler and Austin Silvoy. Both have had extenuating circumstances over the last two years that may have prevented them from reaching their potential as pass catchers. Chandler came to Troy as a quarterback and moved back to that position last fall after injuries took Jamie Hampton and Tanner Jones out of the mix. That move cost him practice and playing time as a receiver. “Jonathan Chandler will still be an emergency guy (at quarterback) if we need him,” Brown said. “He really helped us out by coming over and giving us some reps in practice and serving as the third quarterback.” Silvoy, who also serves as the holder for PATs and field goals, was slow to recover from a knee injury he suffered in 2007, but should be ready to contribute more as a receiver this year.
The seniors – Cornelius Williams, Andrew Davis, Justin Bray, Zack Marcum and Patrick Cherry – combined to record 73 receptions in 2008 for 758 yards and seven touchdowns. They will be counted on to provide similar production again this year, but there is help available from some new faces. “Cornelius, in particular, is a guy we have to use more in the offense,” Brown said. “ If you look at the catches he’s made, he makes plays every time. He is not the fastest, but he makes plays. We have to do a better job of utilizing him.” Junior college transfers Jason Bruce and Tebiarus Gill are on polar opposite ends of the receiver spectrum, but both will be a big part of the Trojans’ offense this fall. Bruce, from Natchez, Miss., is a water-bug of a receiver at only 5-foot-8 and 148 pounds, while Gill – at 6-foot-1, 198 pounds – is a big target. “We signed Jason thinking he would be fast and would make people miss, and he is both of those things,” Brown said. “He had a really good spring and is a guy who will be able to make plays, especially after the catch. That is an area where we really struggled last year. “We have really been trying to sign big receivers since we got here and Tebiarus Gill is that,” Brown said. “He is the first real big player on the outside, who can use his body, that we have had. He uses his body well, has good hands and runs good routes. He had a little bit of a knee issue last year and redshirted, but is a guy I think our people will be surprised by this year.”
“Toward the end of spring he started to look like he did before the injury,” Brown said. “He had a great game against Florida in 2007 and had another good game going against Oklahoma State before he got hurt. We need for him to be more consistent because he could really be a big benefit to us.” Among the underclassmen, sophomore Chip Reeves has the most experience, but could redshirt this fall. In addition, the Trojans have four freshmen who did redshirt last year, and five more true freshmen who will be eligible to redshirt this year. The best known of the redshirt freshmen is Josh Jarboe, who sat out last year after transferring from Oklahoma. Brown said having Jarboe redshirt last year was probably the best thing that could have happened. “You have to understand that Josh went to a high school where he played quarterback, receiver and defensive back,” Brown said. “The only time he has been trained as a receiver was last fall and spring. He is still a little bit raw. “He can run and jump and, if he continues to get better like he has, then he has a chance to be a really good player. He has been here for a year now, he has gained probably 15 pounds and has worked really hard in the off-season. Now he has a chance to have a special freshman year.” One wildcard who may get into the mix for the Trojans this fall is senior Kenny Ware. After finishing his eligibility in basketball last year, he still has a year of school left, and has a year of eligibility in football. He hasn’t played since high school but, at 6-foot-5, if he can get
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL his football legs under him, he would give the Trojans a “big” receiver who can run and jump like no other. OFFENSIVE LINE The one major area of concern for the Trojans on offense entering the 2009 season is the offensive line, where graduation and injuries have taken a toll since last year. Gone are tackles Chris Jamison and Dion Small and their combined 71 starts. In addition, senior center Danny Franks missed all of spring practice after surgery to repair a nagging foot injury and senior guard Steven Adams missed most of spring drills after suffering a shoulder injury. Franks is expected to be fully recovered in time for the start of fall camp, but Adams will have to work extremely hard to get ready in time for the start of the season, potentially leaving three of the five line spots in the hands of first time starters for the season opener. “We were in a similar situation going into the 2007 season and we ended up being pretty good,” Brown said. “That group turned into the best in the league last year. I have confidence that Coach (John) Schlarman will get it done again this year.” The rebuilding job starts with Franks, a senior who will be on the Rimington Award Watch List as one of the top centers in the nation for the second straight year. He played most of last season with a nagging foot injury that prevented him from practicing and left him on crutches a lot of the time.
With Adams’ situation up in the air, the other key returnee is junior Tyler Clark. The former walk-on, who was awarded a scholarship this summer, has played in all 25 games and has started the last 18 since arriving in 2007 and spent the spring working at center in place of Franks. He’ll be back at left guard in the fall, but can play either guard spot in addition to center. “Tyler had a great spring and has been so underrated for the last two years,” Brown said. “He is tough, and he is a leader. He gives us the ability to move things around if we need to.
“What we are looking for is to find our best five to play, and we feel really good about four of them. Adams is a question mark but, if he is healthy, we feel good about four. We have to find a fifth guy and then we need to find the next best two. We can maneuver with those seven depending on who is in the game.” The fourth player the coaches feel good about following spring drills is sophomore James Brown, a big and athletic tackle from Southwest Mississippi Community College. At 6-foot-4 and 346 pounds, Brown gives the Trojans a different kind of left tackle. “He gives us better size than we have ever had,”the Trojans OC said. “He is a great athlete, a smart kid who understands the game, and he got better during the spring just because he had to go against those two defensive ends. It really helped James going against those guys every day. I think we are going to be in good shape there.” That leaves the race for the starting job at right tackle, as well as the next two players, wide open. Senior Nic Riley came out of spring drills with a tenuous hold on the right tackle spot, but he will be challenged by redshirt freshman Kyle Wilborn and junior college signee Nate Newland in camp. Two others who will be in the mix are sophomore Micah Grimes and true freshman Jay Stansberry. Wilborn is a prototypical tackle for the spread offense because of his athleticism and long arms, but he is coming off shoulder surgery. He was around the team last year, but was not cleared to begin practice until the spring. Newland could also step right in because he played in the same offense in high school. Grimes also could make a big step this fall, after having gotten the lion’s share of work during spring practice. “He is still young, just going into his redshirt sophomore year, and that is when it usually clicks for linemen,” Brown said. “He has to eliminate some of his mental mistakes because I want him pushing for playing time. I think sometimes he is content to be a backup, but he has to be a guy who wants to get in there and play right now. He has to be a little hungrier.” Stansberry is the wild card in the mix, even though he will be a true freshman. “He is a real athletic kid and is real strong,” Brown said. “Depending on what he picks up in the summer, he could come in and help us right now. We’d really want to redshirt him, but he is athletic enough and smart
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“He is going through workouts again and will be full steam by July,” Brown said. “We have to get Franks to where he can make it through an entire season. He got his foot fixed, and that will help because he played with a lot of pain last year. We have to get him healthy because we need him to play.”
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Two others who could be in the mix for playing time are senior Tyrell Curtis and junior Tyler Graves. Curtis was making a move during the spring before an injury set him back. Graves, a transfer from Pearl River Community College who originally played at Florida State, will have to miss the first three games of the year because of NCAA sanctions from his time at FSU, but could be able to help once conference play begins. The Trojans also have a host of young players who will be working to improve their stock for future years. Redshirt freshmen Jacob Creech, Ross Johnson and Lance Gunn all have good size, as does sophomore Leo Dicesaris. True freshmen Cody Jenkins and Jimmie Arnold, along with Stansberry, are candidates for redshirting. “The number one thing is we have to be a hungry football team on offense,” Brown said. “This group has the ability to be great on offense, but they have to stay hungry. We’ve had a really good football team for the last three years, but we have to continue and take the next step in order to continue growing this program. For us to do that we have to get solid O-Line play.” DEFENSIVE LINE Over the last decade, Troy University has been blessed with some outstanding defensive line play. Al Lucas set the standard in the late 1990’s, but he was followed by players like Osi Umenyiora, Alfred Malone and DeMarcus Ware. More recently the Trojans have added All-Conference performers like Shawn Todd, Chris Bradwell, Kenny Mainor and Dion Gales to the list. Without a doubt, that list of top players would be the envy of many teams in the nation. But, as good as they were, they never played in a unit filled with players of near equal, and exceptional, talent. That will not be the case when the Trojans take the field this fall. In addition to returning All-Sun Belt performers Brandon Lang and Cameron Sheffield at the two end positions, the Trojans add a pair of interior linemen with reputations for being major disruptive forces. Kevin Dixon
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL spent the 2008 season harassing the Troy offense as a transfer from Nebraska while Eugene Kinlaw was plying his trade at Hutchinson Community College where he was named the national junior college defensive player of the year. For Trojans defensive coordinator Jeremy Rowell, the opportunity to have those four players on the field at the same time this fall is something to get excited about. “It all starts with the two ends because they have been around here long enough that they understand what all of that is about,” Rowell said. “They have seen the highs and lows of it. Some people get big eyed when they hear their names talked about, but they understand what that is all about and that it doesn’t mean anything until they can show the proof on Saturdays.” Both have proven what they can do on the field. Lang posted a team-high 10.5 sacks last year and made them all count, averaging almost 10 yards on each, while Sheffield showed a nose for the ball with three forced fumbles and two recoveries to go with a blocked kick. Together, they totaled 135 tackles, 30 of which went for losses of 184 yards. They also combined for 53 quarterback hurries. “In my opinion, Cam runs a little better, but Lang is more powerful,” Rowell said. “There is not a lot of difference. They are not DeMarcus fast. They are both going to be hand-on-the-ground guys at the next level. They are more in the category with Osi.” Unlike last year, when Mainor went down with a seasonending knee injury, Lang and Sheffield won’t have to play virtually every snap this fall. That is because there is help on hand. Junior Mario Addison and sophomore R.J. Roberts both redshirted last year, and both have the ability to be quality players. “They will both be able to help,” Rowell said. “R.J. sat out last year for grades, but has done very well in class and has beefed up. Both guys are having to learn to play the position. Mario was a running back in high
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL school and played outside linebacker his first year in junior college, so he is still learning the position. R.J. was a linebacker. Those two will be good backups because they are athletic and can run. They change the speed level when they go into the game.” Two new players may also be able to pitch in. Junior Jonathan Massaquoi is a Georgia native who comes to Troy from Butler County (Kan.) CC and freshman Antonio Harper is a product of Memphis, Tenn., who played at Hargrave Military Academy last year. Both are former linebackers who will be learning to play end. Two other returnees at end are senior Jeremy Hawkins and sophomore Brandon Boudreaux. Hawkins is a veteran who has seen a good bit of playing time over the last three years while Boudreaux saw his first action last year as a true freshman. On the inside, the Trojans return just one player, senior Rashad Roussell, who has played at Troy and only two, including Dixon, who have played a down at the highest level of college football. That lack of experience, however, does not mean there is a ton of anxiety for the coaches going into the season. “Kevin Dixon, first and foremost, is a freak,” Rowell said. “People haven’t talked much about him, but they will. He played defensive tackle at Nebraska and rotated in a good bit, starting some games and getting good experience. He understands what big games are about, how to play and what it takes to win ball games. He is a phenomenal athlete for a big guy.”
Behind Dixon at tackle are four first-year players, including two – James Searcy and Tony Davis – who redshirted last year. Junior Riley Flowers, a spring transfer from Jones County Junior College in Mississippi, and freshman Aaron Williams rounds out the quartet. “James Searcy is a big guy who is the same type of guy as Dixon,” Rowell said. ‘He was a defensive end who we moved inside. He is learning how to play, but he is phenomenal athletically. He is young and inexperienced but has all the upside in the world. He’ll give us some quality backup time there. “Riley Flowers has played both inside positions and has experience playing in junior college. He is probably more of a nose, but is athletic enough to move out.” Nose tackle is where Kinlaw, who originally signed
with Troy out of Clinch County High School in Georgia, will take up residence. As a prep teammate with Trojans senior linebacker Boris Lee, Clinch County set a national high school record in 2005 by holding its opponents to minus 117 yards rushing for the year.
He continued to be a force on the line during two seasons at Hutchinson Community College. “Off film, and watching him for several years, he has a chance to be special,” Rowell said. “He is a different type of player than Dixon. He is massive, with power, and dominates people with pure strength. People will have to use two guys to block him because, if they don’t, he will be making all of the plays. I saw him in junior college have three guys try to block him and still make plays.” Kinlaw will get help adjusting to the level of play by his former high school mate, but also by having an experienced hand like Roussell around to share time. As a junior, Roussell played in 12 games, recording 33 tackles, including 4.5 for losses. Another junior college transfer, Emmanuel Dudley, will also factor in. “He is finally healthy and I am looking for good things from him because he can play either spot,” Rowell said of Roussell. “Emmanuel Dudley did good things in the spring, but he is like a lot of these guys in that he has to make the transition to this level.” LINEBACKER Troy linebackers coach Benjy Parker may have the easiest coaching job in college football. Who could argue? The Trojans enter 2009 with six proven players to fill the three linebacker spots, including the return of the “Killer B’s”, seniors Boris Lee and Bear Woods. The only real concern is that both Lee and Woods missed spring practice while recovering from off season surgery, but neither had anything to prove. Lee has led Troy in tackles each of the last two seasons and, with another strong season, will finish his career
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It was his athleticism that opened eyes at Troy’s junior pro day in the spring when he posted a sub 4.7 time in the 40 at 265 pounds.
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as the third-leading tackler in school history. Woods played in Lee’s shadow before moving to the Will linebacker spot last year, where he shined despite a series of injuries that cost him three games. “From watching him play the first two or three years, we thought he would always be behind Boris as a solid number two,” Rowell said. “When we moved him to Will last spring, the light just came on. It was not that he was doing anything wrong before, it was just that everything clicked. He became a totally different player.” Woods finished the year second to Lee in total tackles with 108 and the duo combined to make 234 stops on the season. “Boris and Bear are both coming off injuries, but they are both going to be good. Bear has played a lot of snaps and Boris has played a ton of snaps. You would have to say that they are the captains out there. We are really excited about the guys backing them up as well.” With Woods having to sit out the first two games this year because he played a few snaps in one game as a freshman, it is good that the Trojans have experienced players ready to step in. Last year when Woods and Lee both missed games, their backups both played well. Now redshirt sophomores, Donnell Golden and Xavier Lamb are talented to enough to be starters on many teams, giving Troy a luxury others don’t enjoy. “Xavier Lamb is such a solid player, he is similar to Boris,” Rowell said. “He doesn’t have the same height and weight, but he is a good football player and he understands the defense. He can get everyone lined up and takes control. He is a great guy to have out there.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL first Sherrod Martin and then, last year, Terence Moore, manning the spot. Both have gone on to the NFL now, leaving the position in the hands of three players who are as different as can be. Senior David McDowell sat out the 2008 campaign after playing in 10 games at linebacker as a junior in 2007, starting three. Junior Daniel Sheffield saw action in all 13 games last year as a backup safety and special teams player. Redshirt freshman Kanorris Davis also sat out last year, primarily to focus on academics, and is an imposing physical specimen. “We have tied those two positions back together,” Rowell said. “It is a linebacker and hybrid safety, it just depends on what we need. We could play with David McDowell every snap and be fine or we could play with Daniel Sheffield and be fine. I think the redshirt year was really good for David because he grew up a little bit and got better. “Kanorris Davis is another guy who is wide open. He is a spectacular kid who works his butt off. He is going to be a lot like the other guys in that he has to learn to play linebacker for us, which takes some time. But as far as skill set, he can run, will light your butt up, understands how to get to the football and will hurt whoever has it. Just getting him out there will be huge.” SECONDARY Sherrod Martin was a second-round pick of the Carolina Panthers last April. Terence Moore signed a free agent deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Trevor Ford did
“Donnell Golden gets better every day. He is a former running back who has been learning how to play the position, but he is maxed out every time he goes out there and will drill anything that gets in his way. Just learning to play linebacker is a progress for him. To have those two behind the first two, you don’t feel bad at all.” But the talent at the Mike and Will spots doesn’t end there. Johnny Thompson and Jacoby Thomas were both redshirted last year as freshmen, and the coaching staff expects big things from both of them. The third linebacker position for Troy, the Sam, has been somewhat of a hybrid for the Trojans over the last couple of year. With five strong defensive backs, the position morphed into more of a nickle-back spot with
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likewise with the Green Bay Packers. Three-year starter Tavares Williams has also departed. That does not even include the losses of first-round pick Leodis McKelvin to the Buffalo Bills from 2007, as well as Elbert Mack to the Bucs that same year. Such a set of circumstances would make a lot of coaches panic in these pass-happy days in college football. Not so for the Trojans’ Jeremy Rowell, who doubles as defensive coordinator and secondary coach. While the losses from last season for Troy are substantial, he feels confident that his returning players are both ready, and able, to fill the void. “The great thing for all of these new guys in the secondary is those other seven or eight guys who will be playing in front of them,” Rowell said. “I have played with young guys in the past and it worked out. Truthfully, we just have one young guy back there.” Even with the departure of those four players, Troy will open the season with three seniors in starting roles in the secondary, including Jorrick Calvin who started 12 games at corner last year. Fellow seniors Courtland Fuller and Chris Bowens both also have considerable playing experience in their careers. Bowens, in fact, may be poised for a breakout senior season. He opened the 2008 campaign as a starter at corner but struggled early in that role. He has moved to safety now, and is flourishing.
“Moving him to safety and changing things around for him is going to be good for us because, athletically, he is just like Sherrod. He is a corner-type guy who is playing safety.” Fuller is getting his first chance to be a starter, but he is no stranger to game action. He has been a special teams star for the last three years and is a vocal leader. “He played corner in high school, we just moved him to safety a lot sooner,” Rowell said. “Both of them have been around a long time and are experienced. Both of them travel together all the time and they understand what it is going to take for us to be successful and they are on top of it.”
“I think Jorrick is like a lot of JUCO guys in that it is a full-year process to transition totally and get all of the bad habits out,” Rowell said. “He is a very good football player and makes a lot of plays. I am excited about having him back because it gives us one guy who has played. “On the other side Bryan Willis had a really good spring. He has a lot of good football skills. Barry Valcin may put a little pressure on because he has size and a different skill set from Willis. He is a guy who may move to safety next year. He is very talented, smooth, and moves around very well.” The Trojans have three other players returning in the secondary with playing experience. Juniors Bryant McKissic and Sam Sellers will back Fuller at the strong safety spot while senior Kedric Manning will back Bowens at free safety. Another junior college signee, Willard Ross, will also be given a look at free safety. Sophomore KeJuan Phillips saw action in all 13 games as a true freshman last year and will be behind Calvin at corner. Three others who will get a look in the secondary are all true freshmen. Sergio Perez will get a look at both corner spots while Mike Robinson and Caleb Massey are both safeties.
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“Backing Bowens away from the ball may have made him 10 times better,” Rowell said. “He had a heck of a spring and I think he finally settled in a little bit. He has had Leodis, Nook (Mack) and Jorrick in front of him, and he is not the same kind of player they are. He may have been trying to do some of the things they did, and that is not his game.
With Fuller and Bowens at the safety spots, and Calvin manning one corner, the Trojans really have just one position where an inexperienced player will be starting this fall. In spring practice, redshirt freshman Bryan Willis made a strong case to be that starter, but he will likely be pushed by junior college signee Barry Valcin in August.
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“We have to understand how to play every snap and how to create turnovers, all of the things that have been successful for us in the past,” Rowell said of the new group. “This is not last year’s group. You can wipe all of that stuff out – all the newspaper clippings. This group has to go out and play ball. “The big thing is if the front seven takes the pressure off the back four and allows them to do their jobs. If that front group does what they are supposed to do and puts on a lot of pressure, then there won’t be any pressure on those guys in the back.” SPECIAL TEAMS Going into the 2008 season, no one knew what the Trojans’ kicking game would look like. Greg Whibbs had been holding down the fort on placements for four years and had also handled kickoffs and punts as a senior. With him off to law school, the Trojans turned to three players to fill the void. Sam Glusman, a former walk-on, took on the placement duty and had a record-setting season as a junior. He went from a dark-horse to win the job at Troy to a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award after hitting a schoolrecord 20-of-29 field goal attempts – including his first 12 tries – as well as 48-of-52 PAT kicks. The rest of the kicking duties went to a pair of redshirt freshmen, and both delivered. Will Goggans took over as the punter and averaged 39.2 yards while pinning 18 of his 52 attempts inside the opposing 20 yard line. His efforts helped Troy hold opponents to just 38 yards on punt returns all season, an average of just 2.5 yards per attempt. Troy was almost as good on kickoffs as well behind Michael Taylor. He averaged 58.2 yards on 89 kickoffs and was credited with nine touchbacks. On the other side of the kicking game, Jorrick Calvin is back to handle returns. As a junior he posted a 9.9 yard average on punt returns and a 25.7 yard average on kickoff returns that included a 95-yard return for a touchdown against North Texas. His return prowess carried over to defense where he had two fumble returns
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL for scores and averaged 21 yards on two interception returns. Calvin will get help on returns this fall from senior running back Maurice Greer on kickoffs and senior receiver Cornelius Williams on punts. Junior receiver Jerrel Jernigan is also a candidate to sneak in for a return during the year. The only key spot on special teams that must be filled this fall is at long snapper where Derick Thomas has handled the job for the last two years. Three players will compete to fill that void, and they come from vastly different circumstances. Sophomore Drew Robinson is a walk-on offensive lineman who has added snapping to his repertoire. Wes Henry is another sophomore walk-on, but he arrived at Troy hoping to play linebacker. The third candidate to fill the job is fifthyear senior Chris Burkhalter, who is probably one of the most familiar faces to Troy fans on the team, but most won’t know why. Burkhalter arrived at Troy in 2005 as a fresh-faced offensive lineman. He came into camp that first year at about 265 pounds expecting to redshirt before working his way into the lineup over the next four years. Instead, health concerns shelved his playing career and he became a student-coach. For the last three seasons he has spent his Saturday afternoons on the sideline for the Trojans, gesturing wildly when Troy has had the ball, signaling in formations and plays. Now, at 225 pounds and with his health issue under control, he is hoping to finally get onto the field for the Trojans this fall as the team’s long snapper. He will likely continue in his role signaling in plays and formations, but will now have a chance to get into the action himself. Whoever wins the long snapper job will be snapping to junior receiver Austin Silvoy on placements, a job he has held since his freshman season. Senior receiver Zack Marcum has also handled placements for Troy over the last three years.
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6-3 6-3 6-1
256 246 239
Sr. Jr. Jr.
DT
98 Kevin Dixon 96 James Searcy 93 Riley Flowers
6-2 260 6-2 286 5-11 280
Sr. Fr. Jr.
NT
99 Eugene Kinlaw 97 Rashad Roussell 92 Emmanuel Dudley
6-2 6-1 6-0
294 270 286
Jr. Sr. Jr.
RDE
90 Cameron Sheffield 51 R.J. Roberts 46 Brandon Boudreaux
6-2 6-2 6-1
249 216 231
Sr. So. So.
WLB
48 Bear Woods 33 Donnell Golden 40 Johnny Thompson
5-11 241 6-0 236 6-0 217
Sr. So. Fr.
MLB
2 Boris Lee 25 Xavier Lamb 56 Jacoby Thomas
6-0 5-9 6-0
235 222 234
Sr. So. Fr.
Jr. Jr. Fr.
SLB
42 David McDowell 39 Daniel Sheffield 59 Kannoris Davis
6-1 241 6-3 206 5-11 215
Sr. Jr. So.
245 233 254
Sr. So. Jr.
NIC
39 Daniel Sheffield
6-3
Jr.
219 212 208
Sr. Jr. Jr.
LCB
14 Jorrick Calvin 34 KeJuan Phillips 31 Sergio Perez
5-10 184 5-9 176 6-0 170
Sr. So. Sr.
HB
30 Nate Nolin 23 D.J. Taylor 22 John Birmingham
6-0 207 5-11 226 5-11 242
Sr. So. So.
FS
13 Chris Bowens 22 Willard Ross 29 Kedric Manning
5-11 187 6-1 185 5-10 185
Sr. Jr. Sr.
FB
32 DuJuan Harris 27 Maurice Greer 23 D.J. Taylor
5-7 190 5-10 207 5-11 226
Jr. Sr. So.
SS
18 Courtland Fuller 23 Bryant McKissic 36 Sam Sellers
5-11 196 6-2 212 5-10 190
Sr. Jr. Jr.
WR-X
3 Jerrel Jernigan 85 Tebiarus Gill 8 Chip Reeves
5-9 184 6-2 204 5-11 175
Jr. Jr. So.
26 Bryan Willis 15 Barry Valcin 31 Sergio Perez
5-9 6-0 6-0
Fr. Jr. Fr.
WR-Z
83 Zack Marcum 5 Josh Jarboe 19 Justin Bray
5-9 174 6-2 199 5-11 165
Sr. Fr. Sr.
WR-H
5-9 181 5-11 205 5-10 159
Sr. Sr. Jr.
WR-Y
1 Cornelius Williams 21 Austin Silvoy 13 Gavin Ellis
5-11 192 6-2 185 6-6 219
Sr. Jr. Fr.
RT
66 Nic Riley 77 Kyle Wilborn 74 Nathan Newland
6-4 6-4 6-2
300 288 293
Sr. Fr. Jr.
RG
73 Steven Adams 55 Micah Grimes 68 Jay Stansberry
6-3 6-4 6-4
308 302 265
Sr. So. Fr.
C
75 Danny Franks 58 Tyler Clark 60 Zach Swindall
6-3 6-1 6-1
309 265 271
Sr. Jr. So.
LG
58 Tyler Clark 72 Tyrell Curtis 78 Jacob Creech
6-1 6-3 6-4
265 300 281
Jr. Sr. Fr.
LT
70 James Brown 69 Tyler Graves 65 Cody Jenkins
6-4 6-5 6-5
327 281 290
TE
45 Travis Boyd 80 Matt Stidham 87 Donnie Crosby
6-3 6-3 6-2
QB
12 Levi Brown 7 Jamie Hampton 11 Tanner Jones
6-3 6-1 6-1
LDE
RCB
SPECIAL TEAMS 38 Sam Glusman Sr. 35 Michael Taylor PK 35 Michael Taylor So. KOS 38 Sam Glusman 21 Austin Silvoy Will Goggans So. P 47 35 Michael Taylor So. HLD 83 Zack Marcum
So. Sr. Jr. Sr.
LS KR PR
206
180 190 170
53 Wes Henry So. 63 Chris Burkhalter Sr. 14 Jorrick Calvin Sr. 27 Maurice Greer Sr. 14 Jorrick Calvin Sr. 1 Cornelius Williams Sr.
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91 Brandon Lang 7 Mario Addison 54 Jeremy Hawkins
4 Andrew Davis 86 Patrick Cherry 9 Jason Bruce
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BORIS LEE
CORNELIUS WILLIAMS
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SENIOR 6-0 235 3L
Hoover, Ala. Hoover HS
Fargo, Ga. Clinch Co. HS
2008 - Junior Season Saw action in all 13 games, 10 as the starter at the Y receiver spot n Best performance came against FIU with four catches for 50 yards and a TD n Also had TD receptions against ULM and Arkansas State n Had four punt returns on the year for 65 yards. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 12 games as a reserve receiver n Recorded 19 receptions for 219 yards and two touchdowns n Had a season-high four receptions in the game at Florida n Season-best 40 receiving yards were against Oklahoma State n TD catches were against Louisiana-Lafayette and Middle Tennessee n Had three rushing attempts for 30 yards. 2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in seven games as a reserve receiver n Recorded six receptions on the year for 32 yards n Had one rush attempt for three yards n Had his only pass attempt of the season intercepted by UAB n Was credited with one tackle against Middle Tennessee. Hoover High School Coached by Rush Propst n Was a first-team All-State pick and was ranked 16th in the Birmingham News’ Super Seniors n Was selected to play in the AHSAA Junior All-Star game, the AlabamaMississippi All-Star game and was named the Red Zone Player of the Year n Was a two-time first team All-District and All-Area pick n Helped lead Hoover High to state titles in four straight seasons with an overall record of 51-2 n During his senior season had a school record 77 receptions for 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns in the same offensive system the Trojans will employ this fall n Had 55 catches for 955 yards and 11 scores as a junior n As a sophomore had 49 catches for 565 yards and nine touchdowns n Also lettered in basketball for three seasons. Personal Full name is Cornelius Terrell Williams n Was born on September 6, 1987 n Is the son of Jeff and Wanda Singer n Has one sister, Jordan Singer (3) n Sport and Fitness Management major. CORNELIUS WILLIAMS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
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RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 6 32 5.3 0 9 19 217 11.4 2 34 16 138 8.6 3 20 41 387 9.4 5 34
RUSHING No. Yds 1 3 3 20 0 0 4 23
Avg 3.0 6.7 0.0 5.8
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 3 16 0 16
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 27 9.0 3 27 9.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
2008 - Junior Season Led the Trojans’ top-ranked defense with 126 overall tackles (coaches film) Posted six double-figure tackle games, including a season-high 24 stops against MTSU n Recorded 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks n Has two interceptions, including one he returned 18 yards early against MTSU to set up the Trojans’ first score of the season n Was twice named Troy’s defensive player of the week, both times in games against nationally-ranked foes n Against Ohio State, in a showdown of Butkus Award candidates, he had 15 total tackles, including 1.5 for loss, compared to 12 tackles, one for loss, by All-American James Laurinaitis n Against LSU he was credited with 13 tackles and two PBU n Has recorded 270 career tackles n Moved into the all-time career top 10 at Troy with his 13 tackles against Southern Miss in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. 2007 - Sophomore Season Started all 12 games for the Trojans n Lead the team with 82 tackles, including 56 solo stops in earning first team All-Sun Belt honors n Had one tackle for loss and two interceptions, one he returned 32 yards against Oklahoma State and the other he returned 28 yards for a touchdown against ULM n Had a fumble return for a touchdown against Arkansas State, one of three fumble recoveries on the year n Recovered two fumbles against OSU n Had four pass breakups and one forced fumble n Had 10 tackles against Western Kentucky, 11 against Arkansas and 12 against ULM n Closed the season with a career-high 14 stops, 10 solo, against Florida Atlantic n Earned Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week honors for his effort against ULM 2006 - Freshman Season Exploded onto the scene for the Trojans as a true freshman, finishing the year with 62 tackles, 54 of which were solo, while playing in all 13 games n Had a season-high 12 tackles, 11 solo, in Troy’s win at Middle Tennessee, earning his second Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week award n Had three tackles for loss of 14 yards, including a sack, against the Blue Raiders n Had six tackles for loss on the year, two of which were sacks n Forced a fumble to go with seven solo tackles and an interception against Louisiana Monroe, earning his first Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week award n Had his second pick, to go with four tackles, against Florida Atlantic n Came one yard shy of returning his third pick for a touchdown with a 22-yard return against Rice in the New Orleans Bowl n Was also credited with two quarterback hurries for the year and four pass breakups n Was an honorable mention All-Sun Belt selection. Clinch County High School Coached by Jim Dickerson n Was a member of the Clinch County basketball team, where he was second on the squad in scoring n Three-year starter on team that won two state titles (2002 & 2004) n Led team in receiving his senior year n Played receiver, tight end, defensive end and linebacker during his career n As a senior, had 52 tackles, 11 sacks, and 16 tackles for loss n All-State his senior
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL year n Teamed with fellow signee Darrion Thomas on defense that set a national record for least rushing yards allowed in a season, allowing just 117 yards in 15 games n Was also the team’s kicker n Was a three-time first team All-District, All-Region and All-Area selection n Was named both offensive and defensive MVP for his team after his senior season n Was named MVP at the University of Florida’s summer camp. Personal Full name is Boris Terrel Lee n Is the son of Dorothy Brown and James O. Lee, Sr. n Has four siblings, Derrick (33), Kizzy Brantley (30), Courtney Brantley (26) and Shemeka (23) n Was born on May 4, 1987 n Sports and Fitness Management major. BORIS LEE - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S 54 60 73 187
A 8 22 53 83
Tot 62 82 126 270
TFL SACKS 6-24 2-16 1-2 0-0 9.5-37 4.5-22 16.5-63 6.5-38
INT 3-29 2-60 2-18 7-107
PBU 4 4 4 12
FF 1 1 0 2
FR 0 3 0 3
Jerrel JERNIGAN
WIDE RECEIVER
JUNIOR 5-9 184 2L
3
Eufaula, Ala. Eufaula HS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 Eufaula High School Coached by Dan Klages n Primary position was quarterback n Team won two Region 5A Championships, 2005 and 2006 n Also in 2006, had an undefeated season n During senior season was first team All-State, first team All-District and first team All-Area n As a junior, was named first team All-District and first team All-Area n During career had 270 rushing carries, 2,390 rushing yards and 37 rushing touchdowns n Also had completed 86 of 190 pass attempts for 1,536 yards and 13 touchdowns with just seven interceptions n Also lettered in basketball and baseball. Personal Full name is Jerrel Marquis Jernigan n Was born on June 14, 1989 n Is the son of Stanley and Virginia Jernigan n Has three sisters – Rasheema (21), Shlekra (16) and Tashayla (13) n Undecided on a major. JERREL JERNIGAN - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals Year 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 30 337 11.2 3 46 77 868 11.3 5 86 107 1305 12.2 8 86
RUSHING No. Yds 14 50 33 254 47 304
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 2 23 11.5 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 2 23 11.5 0 16
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 0 0 0 7 96 13.7 7 96 13.7
Avg 3.6 7.7 6.5
TD 0 1 1
LP 13 38 38
TD 0 0 0
LP 0 22 22
ANDREW DAVIS
2007 - Freshman Season Had a strong rookie season in which he played in all 12 games, starting five n Was third on the team in receiving yards with 337 and fourth in receptions with 30 n Tied for the team lead with three touchdown receptions n Also had 14 rushing attempts for 50 yards n Had two punt returns for 23 yards n First collegiate touchdown reception came against North Texas n Breakout performance came against then 10th ranked Georgia when he had a school Division I record 11 receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns n Added five catches for 74 yards against Middle Tennessee.
WIDE RECEIVER
SENIOR 5-9 181 3L
4
Pelham, Ala. Pelham HS 2008 - Junior Season Saw action in all 13 games as a backup receiver n Recorded 20 receptions for 286 yards, averaging a team-best 14.3 yards per catch n Had TD receptions in back-to-back games against ULM and WKU n Set and tied his career high with five receptions in both games n Had a career-best 101 yards receiving against WKU. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 12 games, five as a starter, at receiver n Finished the season with 16 receptions for 161 yards and one touchdown n Best game was against ULL when he had three catches for 43 yards n Long reception was a 33-yard gain against Western Kentucky n Lone scoring catch came against FIU ... Was credited with two tackles, one against Arkansas State and the other against FAU. 2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in 11 games as a true freshman receiver n Had 18 catches on the year for 130 yards and two touchdowns n Also had two rushing attempts for one yard n His two touchdown catches came in the final two games of the year, one for eight yards against Florida International and another for 28 yards in the New Orleans Bowl against Rice n Averaged 7.2 yards per reception for the season.
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2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in 12 games, nine as a starter n Is one of the most dangerous and multi-talented offensive weapons in the Sun Belt Conference n Despite missing the equivalent of two games because of a knee injury suffered at the end of the first half at North Texas, he broke a 40-year old school single-season mark for receptions with 77 n His 6.4 receptions per game also stands as a school record, eclipsing a 42-year-old mark n In addition to leading the team in receptions, receiving yards and TD receptions, he also finished second in rushing yards and threw one touchdown pass n Prior to his injury (which required mid-season surgery) he was frequently operating out of the “Wildcat” formation, taking snaps at quarterback n Two best performances came in back-to-back games prior to his injury n Had five catches for 131 yards and a score and 10 rushes for 88 yards, plus a TD pass, against FIU to earn team Offensive Player of the Week honors n Followed up with nine receptions for 123 yards and a TD in just one half against North Texas n Sat out the Trojans’ only league loss at ULM n Had a career-high 10 receptions at LSU n Had three receptions for 69 yards and five rushes for 42 yards in the regular season finale against Arkansas State.
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Pelham High School Coached by Sammy Queen n Played defensive back and receiver, while also serving as the team’s punter n Recorded 76 receptions for 867 yards and 11 touchdowns during senior season n As a junior, recorded 93 tackles, including 10 for loss, with four interceptions n Also lettered in baseball for three years, earning MVP honors. Personal Full name is Christoper Andrew Davis n Was born on September 1, 1987 n Is the son of Cindy Lavender and Jack Davis n Has one brother - Trey Lavender (24) and two sisters – Brandi Lavender (22) and Abbie Lavender (9) n Sport and Fitness Management major. ANDREW DAVIS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 18 130 7.2 2 28 16 181 11.3 1 33 19 276 14.5 2 58 53 587 11.1 5 58
RUSHING No. Yds 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1
Avg 0.5 0 0 0.5
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 1 0 0 1
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
Jamie HAMPTON
QUARTERBACK
JUNIOR 6-1 212 2L
7
Cedar Bluff, Ala.
Cedar Bluff HS
2008 - Sophomore Season After winning a three-way battle for the starting job during spring drills, and holding on to the position during training camp, started the first five games of the year before suffering a season-ending knee injury during the game at Florida Atlantic n He still stands as the teams’ third leading rusher with 236 yards and four touchdowns n Completed 61.5 percent of his passes for 1,046 yards and nine touchdowns n Best performance was against Alcorn State with 323 yards and four TD passes n In two spring scrimmages, completed 39-of-58 pass attempts for 509 yards and five touchdowns with just one interception. 2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in eight games, including a start in the game at Georgia n Completed six of his 11 pass attempts for the season for 45 yards and one touchdown n Had one pass intercepted n TD pass went for five yards against UGA n Finished the season as the Trojans’ fourth leading rusher, carrying 26 times for 161 yards n Had three carries for 72 yards, including a 56-yard gallop, in the game at Arkansas n Had one reception, for 17 yards, on the opening play of the game at Georgia.
20 State Finalist for the Wendy’s Heisman n Was named to Gadsden Times Dandy Dozen n Football team won the Region Championship from 2004-2007 n As a junior, was second team All-State, first team All-County and first team All-Region n As a senior, was first team All-state, All-County and All-Region n Played in the 2007 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game n During his career, he had 203 rushing attempts for 1,272 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns n Completed 295-of-519 passes for 4,971 passing yards and 65 touchdowns n Also lettered in basketball and was named team MVP, All-Area and All-County. Personal Full name is James Ryan Hampton n Was born on May 15, 1989 ... Is the son of Joey and Kathy Hampton n Has a brother Joshua (21) n Mathematics major. JAMIE HAMPTON - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals Year 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 1 17 17.0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 17.0 0 17 PASSING A-C-I Pct. Yards 6-11-1 54.5 45 107-174-8 61.5 1046 113-185-9 61.1 1091
RUSHING No. Yds 26 161 52 236 78 397 TD 1 9 10
LP 13 45 45
Avg 6.2 4.5 5.1
TD 0 4 4
LP 56 20 56
Yds/Gm 5.6 209.2 83.9
CHIP REEVES
WIDE RECEIVER
SOPHOMORE 5-11 175 3L
8
Stone Mountain, Ga.
Stone Mountain HS
2008 - Freshman Season Saw action in eight games as a reserve receiver n Had four receptions on the year for 40 yards n Also had one kickoff return for six yards and one punt return for minus one. Stone Mountain High School Played for his father n Was limited to just six games during senior season, posting 43 receptions for 735 yards and three touchdowns to go with 212 yards rushing and 181 yards on kickoff returns n As a junior, had a team-leading 57 receptions for 801 yards and seven scores to go with 45 rushing attempts for 478 yards and two touchdowns n Also had 379 yards on kickoff returns and 221 yards on punt returns to go with 49 tackles and two interceptions on defense n Was named All-County and All-State as a junior and played in the GACA and DeKalb All-Star games n As a sophomore, had 35 receptions for 691 yards and four touchdowns to go with 31 rushing attempts for 405 yards and four scores n He also had 64 tackles and four interceptions as a sophomore n For his career, had 5,146 all-purpose yards and 27 touchdowns while posting 134 tackles and nine interceptions n Also lettered in basketball and track, where he posted a time of 10.4 in the 100 meters n Was an honor student.
Cedar Bluff High School Academic honors included: Beta Club, National Honor Roll and top
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Personal Full name is Charles Edward Reeves, Jr. n Goes by the nickname Chip n Was born on December 24, 1989 n Is the son of Charles and Veronica Reeves n Has one sister, Chara (14) n His dad played college football at Clarke College n Undecided on a major. CHIP REEVES - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Totals Year 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RUSHING No. Yds Avg TD LP 4 40 10.0 0 12 4 40 10.0 0 12
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 2 5 2.5 0 6 2 5 2.5 0 6
TANNER JONES
QUARTERBACK
JUNIOR 6-1 208 2L
11
Crawfordville, Fla.
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 TANNER JONES - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals Year 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0 0 0 1 48 48.0 0 48 1 48 48.0 0 48 PASSING A-C-I Pct. Yards 13-27-1 48.1 161 7-15-0 46.7 64 20-42-1 47.6 225
RUSHING No. Yds 10 38 4 9 14 47 TD 2 0 2
LP 38 11 38
Avg 3.8 2.3 3.4
TD 1 0 1
LP 8 4 8
Yds/Gm 20.1 16.0 18.8
LEVI BROWN
QUARTERBACK
SENIOR 6-3 219 1L
12
Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
Richmond Mt. Juliet HS
Wakulla HS
2008 - Sophomore Season Served as the Trojans’ backup quarterback before a knee injury in the game at North Texas ended his season n Saw action in just four games n Was injured on a throw-back pass from Jonathan Chandler that gained 48 yards, to the North Texas one n Had four rush attempts on the year for nine yards n Completed 7-of-15 pass attempts for 64 yards.
Wakulla High School Coached by J.D. Jones n Primary position was quarterback n During his senior year was first team All-State, All-District and All-Area n Also, during junior year, was first team All-District, and All-Area n During career had 146 rush attempts for 1,290 yards and 19 touchdowns n Also had 72 passing touchdowns n Holds the school record with most games won as a starter, ranking him sixth all-time in state n Also ranks third in state history, behind Tim Tebow and Xavier Lee, in career passing yards n Also lettered in baseball and basketball. Personal Full name is Tanner Edward Jones n Born on May 13, 1987 n Is the son of J.D and Sarabeth Jones n Has a brother Will (26) and a sister Sally (24) n Sister is a former Troy softball player who has worked with the Troy football program for the last two years n Sport and Fitness Management major.
2007 - Transfer Season Sat out season as a redshirt following transfer from Richmond n During two primary spring scrimmages, completed 33-of-55 passes for 344 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Prior to Troy - University of Richmond Played football through 2005-06 under coach Dave Clawson n In 2006, saw action in six games, one as a starter n Against Villanova, he completed 24-of-36 passes for 332 yards and two touchdowns n For the season, he completed 54-of-90 pass attempts for 618 yards and five touchdowns n He was intercepted four times n Helped team to 2005 Atlantic 10 championship, playing in five games, two as the starter n Completed 12-of-42 passes for the season for 66 yards n Was intercepted three times.
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2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in eight games as a backup quarterback n Completed 13-of-27 passes during the season for 161 yards and two touchdowns with one interception n TD passes came against North Texas and Middle Tennessee n Completed 5-of-6 passes against the Blue Raiders for 61 yards n Had 10 rushing attempts for 38 yards and a touchdown, which came in the opener at Arkansas.
2008 - Junior Season Took over the reins of the Trojan offense for the sixth game of the season and proceeded to turn in one record performance after another n After seeing only limited duty as the third string QB for the first five games, threw for an average of 203 yards per game in his eight starts, including the game against ULL when he attempted just 16 passes while the Trojans piled up 391 yards rushing n In his other seven starts, he averaged completing 26.5-of-42.6 passes for 273.6 yards with 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions n He had a QB rating of 130.99 in those seven starts and, in his eight overall starts, the Trojans have averaged 407.2 yards and 33.2 points per game n Overall, he has averaged 203 yards passing in 10 games, which ranks fourth in the league and 58th in the nation n He was named Troy’s Offensive Player of the Week four times n Set a school-record for completions in a game with 40 against North Texas (in 50 attempts) and set another record with 72 pass attempts against LSU n His 391 yards passing against North Texas rank as the most ever in a game in Coach Blakeney’s 18 seasons at Troy n His 201 completions rank fourth in a season in school history and he become just the 7th player in school history to pass for more than 2,000 yards in a season n Started his career at Troy by not throwing an interception in his first 116 pass attempts and he allowed just three picks in 326 attempts, which is another school record
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Personal Full name is Jacob Levi Brown n Was born on March 11, 1987 n Is the son of Joe and Kay Brown n Has one brother, Elijah (25) n Political Science major. LEVI BROWN - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Totals Year 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PASSING A-C-I Pct. Yards 201-326-3 61.6 2030 201-326-3 61.6 2030
RUSHING No. Yds Avg TD LP 33 17 0.5 0 13 33 17 0.5 0 13 TD 15 15
LP 86 86
Yds/Gm 203.0 203.0
JORRICK CALVIN
DEFENSIVE BACK
SENIOR 5-10 184 1L
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Personal Full name is Jorrick Randell Calvin n Was born on July 17, 1987 in Baton Rouge n Is the son of Valencia Shropshire n Has two brothers – Ellis Herring (10) and Ethan Herring (2) – and one sister, Karlencia Calvin (18) n Social Science major. JORRICK CALVIN - CAREER STATISTICS Year S A 2008 57 19 Totals 57 19 Year 2008 Totals
Tot 76 76
TFL SACKS INT 4.0-13 0.0-0 2-42 4.0-13 0.0-0 2-42
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 27 693 25.7 1 95 27 693 25.7 1 95
PBU FF FR 9 2 3 9 2 3
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 15 149 9.9 0 27 15 149 9.9 0 27
JONATHAN CHANDLER
WIDE RECEIVER
JUNIOR 6-0 201 2L
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Opelika, Ala. Opelika HS
Baton Rouge, La.
East Central CC
Scotlandville HS
2008 - Junior Season Saw action in all 13 games, 12 as a starter at cornerback n Recorded 76 tackles with four TFL n Recorder two interceptions, one he returned 22 yards against North Texas n Had a team-high nine PBU n Has one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries n Took over as the Trojans’ primary kick and punt returner from recordsetting All-American Leodis McKelvin, taking one kickoff back 95 yards for a touchdown against North Texas n Returned a blocked field goal 65 yards for a score against ULL n Finished the season ranked 30th in the nation, and first in the Sun Belt, in kick returns, averaging 25.7 yards per return, or 2.5 yards more per return than McKelvin had as a senior to earn All-America honors n Earned Troy defensive player of the week honors twice – against FAU and North Texas – and Special Teams player of the week four times – vs. North Texas, ULM, LSU and ULL n Became the first Trojan to ever capture Sun Belt Defensive and Special Teams player of the week the same week when he received both awards for his effort against North Texas, which included 11 tackles, two for loss n Had a season-high 12 tackles and had five kickoff returns for 116 yards against LSU.
2008 - Sophomore Season Moved from quarterback to receiver during spring drills, but moved back to QB during the season due to injuries n Had one reception, for 12 yards, against Alcorn State n Completed one of two passes, completing a throw-back pass to Tanner Jones for 48 yards against North Texas.
Prior to Troy Played two season at East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss., after spending a redshirt season at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. n Recorded five interceptions during his freshman season at ECCC.
Personal Full name is Jonathan O’Neal Chandler n Was born on October 11, 1987 n Is the son of Mary and Eric Chandler n Has two sisters, Erica (24) and Miranda (16) n Social Science major.
Scotlandville Magnet Was a three-year letter winner in high school, two at Redemptorist HS and his final season at Scotlandville Magnet n Helped team to back-to-back state titles in 2002 and 2003, posting a combined record of 29-1 over two seasons n Was a first team All-District, All-Area and All-Metro pick as a senior n Was named to Capital City All-Star team and was selected as the best defensive back n He recorded 26 career interceptions, including 13 his senior season, while also playing receiver, running back and returned kicks.
Year 2006 2008 Totals Year 2006 2008 Totals
2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in three games as backup quarterback n Completed both of his pass attempts for the season. Opelika High School Coached by Spence McCracken n Was selected to the 2003 and 2005 All-Area team n Led his team to the state quarterfinals in 2003 and semifinals in 2005 earning team MVP awards along the way n Was an honorable mention All-State pick as a senior after passing for 1,293 yards and nine touchdowns n Was a member of the Opelika-Auburn News Elite Eight n Was named to the Super Seniors list by the Columbus Enquirer.
JONATHAN CHANDLER - CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 12.0 0 12 1 12 12.0 0 12 PASSING A-C-I Pct. Yards 2-2-0 100.0 -1 1-2-0 50.0 48 3-4-0 75.0 47
RUSHING No. Yds 2 3 0 0 2 3 TD 0 0 0
LP 1 48 48
Avg 1.5 0 1.5
TD 0 0 0
LP 5 0 5
Yds/Gm 0.0 8.0 5.2
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were sacks, one against FIU and the other against WKU n Had one forced fumble and one pass breakup n Best game was against FIU with five tackles, including a sack.
DAN PARKER
QUARTERBACK
SOPHOMORE 5-11 208 2L
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2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in the first 10 games of the season before an injury cost him the final two games of the season n Was credited with nine total tackles on the season, including a season-high four in the win over Oklahoma State.
Miami, Fla. Columbus HS 2008 - Freshman Season Was originally slated to redshirt, but was pressed into duty after a rash of injuries hit the QB position n Saw action in four games, primarily in short yardage or late-game duty n Had 11 rushing attempts on the year, for only five yards, but scored a pair of touchdowns – one each against FIU and North Texas n Completed one of three pass attempts for 12 yards. Christopher Columbus High School Coached by Chris Merritt and Rodney Hunter n As a junior, rushed for four touchdowns and threw for six n As a senior, threw for 12 touchdowns and rushed for six n Was named the North-South AllStar game MVP n Compiled a 22-3 record as a starter for Christopher Columbus High School n Passed for 950 yards and rushed for 379 yards while being named All-Dade County and a starter in the Dade/Broward and Dade North/South All-Star games n Also lettered in track where he competed in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 relay events. Personal Full name is Dantavious William Parker n Was born on July 21, 1990 ... Is the son of Janice and William Parker n Has one brother, William (14), and one sister, Yolanda (25) n Computer Science major. DANTAVIOUS PARKER - CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 PASSING A-C-I Pct. Yards 1-3-0 33.3 12 1-3-0 33.3 12
RUSHING No. Yds Avg TD LP 11 5 0.5 2 5 11 5 0.5 2 5 TD 0 0
LP 12 12
Yds/Gm 3.0 3.0
COURTLAND FULLER
DEFENSIVE BACK
SENIOR 5-11 196 3L
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2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams performer n Was credited with eight total tackles, six solo, for the season n Was credited with two tackles against North Texas and two more against Arkansas State. Kendrick High School Was a three-year letter winner for coaches Oliver Davis and Ahmond Tinker n Versatile athlete who played all of the skill positions on both sides of the ball and also returned kicks n Was an honorable mention All-State selection as a senior and was named All-District and All-Area as a defensive back n Had 84 career receptions for 1,006 yards and eight touchdowns n Had 384 career passing yards, 224 career rushing yards and 404 career kickoff return yards n Had 99 career tackles with four sacks and three interceptions n Recorded 56 receptions for 624 yards and six touchdowns as a senior n Also recorded 84 tackles and three interceptions on defense n Was also a member of the basketball team, averaging 18 points and seven rebounds per game n Competed in track in the 100 meters and the long jump, posting career bests of 10.82 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.6 feet in the long jump n Was a nominee for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award n Was selected to play in the Georgia North/South All-Star game. Personal Full name is Courtland Tremayne Fuller n Is the son of Emanuel and Vernita Fuller n Has one brother, Emanuel (34) n Was born on September 29, 1986 n Sport and Fitness Management major. COURTLAND FULLER - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S 6 7 14 27
A 2 2 6 10
Tot 8 9 20 37
TFL 0-0 0-0 3.0-16 3.0-16
SACKS 0-0 0-0 2.0-15 2.0-15
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 0 0 1 1
FF 0 0 1 1
FR 0 0 0 0
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WIDE RECEIVER
SENIOR 5-11 165 3L
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LaGrange, Ga.
Shaw HS
Columbus, Ga. Kendrick HS
2008 - Junior Season Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve safety and special teams performer n Was credited with 20 total tackles on the season, including three tackles for losses of 18 yards n Two of those TFL
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2008 - Junior Season Saw action in 11 games as a reserve receiver n Recorded 12 receptions on the year for 80 yards and one touchdown n Score came on a two-yard pass from fellow receiver Jerrel Jernigan against FIU n Had a season-high three receptions in a game twice – against Alcorn State and ULM.
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2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in nine games as a reserve receiver n Recorded four receptions for 53 yards and recorded his lone TD reception on a 38-yard pass against North Texas n Had one rushing attempt for five yards.
AUSTIN SILVOY
WIDE RECEIVER
2006 - Freshman Season Made a switch from defense to offense during the season and saw action in a total of 10 games n Made his offensive debut in the fifth game of the year, against UAB, rushing five times for 36 yards and making four receptions for 25 yards, all season highs n Finished the season with 12 rushing attempts for 57 yards and 10 receptions for 39 yards n Scored his only touchdown of the season on a sevenyard reception against Louisiana-Monroe n Completed one pass attempt, for 11 yards, in the New Orleans Bowl victory over Rice n On special teams, was credited with one punt return for eight yards against Alabama State n On defense, was credited with two tackles for the season, one each against Nebraska and North Texas n Also recorded an interception against Nebraska as well as a quarterback hurry. Shaw High School Coached by Charles Flowers n As a senior, rushed for 500 yards on 44 attempts while making 22 receptions for 250 yards n Had 1,635 career rushing yards while also passing for almost 1,000 yards on just 116 attempts n Returned four punts and 12 kickoffs for touchdowns in his prep career n Was named All-State, All-District, and AllArea for three consecutive years n Chose Troy over a host of other schools, including Michigan, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and Georgia. Personal Is the son of Sonia and David Bray n Was born on March 18, 1988 n Graphic Design major. JUSTIN BRAY - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 10 39 3.9 1 8 4 53 13.3 1 38 12 80 6.7 1 17 26 172 6.6 3 38
RUSHING No. Yds 12 58 0 0 0 0 12 58
Avg 4.8 0.0 0.0 4.8
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 14 0 0 14
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 1 8 8.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 8 8.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 8 0 0 8
Year S 2006 2 Totals 2
A 0 0
Tot 2 2
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0
SACKS INT PBU FF FR 0.0-0 1-(-2) 0 0 0 0.0-0 1-(-2) 0 0 0
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St. Augustine, Fla.
Nease HS
2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve receiver and as the starting holder for place kicks n Season-best performance came against Oklahoma State with four catches for 40 yards and a touchdown n Also had TD receptions against Alcorn State and Arkansas State. 2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in 10 games, three as a starter, at the Y receiver spot n Suffered a concussion in the win over Oklahoma State n Finished the season with 10 receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns n Best performance came against Florida when he had five receptions fo 72 yards and two scores while squaring off against former high school teammate Tim Tebow, the eventual Heisman winner n Had only one reception after that game because of injuries. Nease High School Coached by Craig Howard at Nease High School n In 2005, had 63 receptions for 1,172 yards and seven touchdowns n Also rushed 15 times for 200 yards and two scores in helping his team win the Class 4A State title with a 15-2 record n Was named PrepStar Magazine All-Region and special teams MVP for Nease HS n Recorded 120 tackles and two pass breakups n Was a first team AllDistrict pick n Was selected to play in the Jacksonville area Shrine Bowl n Was selected as a second team All First Coast by the Florida Times-Union n Was a two-year letter winner in basketball and was named team’s top defensive player n Competed in track as a senior, posting a 6-foot-1 high jump and a time of 39.45 second in the low hurdles n Played baseball for nine years, helping his travel team to a 7th place finish in the Cooperstown (NY) Championships. Personal Full name is John Austin Silvoy n Was born on December 21, 1987 n Is the son of John Silvoy and Debra Wasilewski n Has one brother, Stefan (11) n Is related to former major league pitcher Kevin Brown n Received an invitation to the 2005 Congressional Student Leadership Conference and was named to the National Dean’s List n Was nominated to the Global Young Leaders Conference n Broadcast Journalism major. AUSTIN SILVOY - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals Year 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 10 111 11.1 2 26 12 155 12.9 3 35 22 266 12.1 5 35
RUSHING No. Yds 0 0 0 0 0 0
Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0
TD 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
TD 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0
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JOHN BIRMINGHAM
pick n Was named to the Bi-city Dandy Dozen teams and was an honorable mention All-America n Appeared in Prepstar Magazine with Tim Tebow n During his senior season he recorded 47 tackles, had three interceptions and forced three fumbles n Recorded 77 tackles during his junior year and 37 stops as a sophomore.
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SOPHOMORE 5-11 242 1L
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Personal Was born on November 27, 1987 n Is the son of Dobbie and Patricia McKissic n Has two brothers – Lorenzo (23) and Joshua (14) – and two sisters – Cloie (19) and Rashell (19) n Was an honor student in high school n Sport and Fitness Management major.
Alexander City, Ala.
Ben Russell HS
BRYANT MCKISSIC - CAREER STATISTICS 2008 - Freshman Season Made the switch from defense to offense during the season n Saw action in two games, primarily in as a blocking back.
Year 2007 2008 Totals
S 4 7 11
A 2 2 4
Tot 6 9 15
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
SACKS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 1 0 1
FF 0 1 1
FR 0 0 0
Benjamin Russell High School Coached by Willie Carl Martin n Played receiver, tight end and fullback n Also lettered in basketball. Personal Full name is Jonathan Omar Birmingham n Was born on April 4, 1989 n Is the son of Randall and Jackie Birmingham n Has one brother, Demetrius (16), and one sister, Jada (3) n His cousin, Justin Tuck, played football at Notre Dame and now plays for the New York Giants n Undecided on a major. JOHN BIRMINGHAM - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Totals Year 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
RUSHING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
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JUNIOR 6-2 212 2L
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Phenix City, Ala.
Central HS
2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve linebacker, safety and special teams player n Was credited with nine tackles on the year n Was credited with a forced fumble against Alcorn State. 2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in 10 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player n Was credited with nine tackles on the season, including a season-high four in the win over FIU. Central High School Played for coach Ron Nelson n Was named defensive back of the year n Also ran track n Played on the varsity squad at Central for four years n Was a two-time first team All-State and All-District
FERNANDUS EDWARDS
RUNNING BACK
SENIOR 5-6 197 1L
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Enterprise, Ala.
Concordia Enterprise HS
2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in three games as a backup running back n Had 12
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Prior to Troy Spent one season at Concordia College in Selma where he was named a first team freshman All-American after rushing for 1,012 yards and six touchdowns n Also earned All-Conference honors. Enterprise High School Coached by Kenneth Hand and Kevin Collins n Rushed for 1,226 yards and 19 touchdowns over his final two seasons n Also recorded 21 career receptions for 155 yards and three scores n Was selected as a team captain for both his junior and senior seasons n Won the Road Runner and Ultra Cat Awards n Also competed in weight lifting where he set a state record in the power clean in the 165-pound weight class n Also lettered in track & field. Personal Full name is Fernandus Ramod Edwards n Was born on September 21, 1987 in Baltimore, Md. n Is the son of Phillip Olds and Levia Edwards n Has three sisters – Shirley (36), Lucy (31) and Darlene (30) n Is a Frosted Flakes junkie n Criminal Justice major.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Personal Full name is Maurice Jerome Greer. MAURICE GREER - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Totals Year 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 2 15 7.5 0 11 2 15 7.5 0 11
RUSHING No. Yds Avg TD LP 31 194 6.3 2 60 31 194 6.3 2 60
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 10 203 20.3 0 53 10 203 20.3 0 53
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
KEDRIC MANNING
DEFENSIVE BACK
SENIOR 5-10 185 1L
Eatonton, Ga. Kilgore JC Putnam Co.
FERNANDUS EDWARDS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Totals Year 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 3 19 6.3 0 10 3 19 6.3 0 10
RUSHING No. Yds Avg TD LP 12 79 6.6 1 35 12 79 6.6 1 35
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
MAURICE GREER
RUNNING BACK
SENIOR 5-10 207 1L
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Denver, Colo. Garden City CC Mullen HS 2008 - Junior Season Saw action in all 13 games as a backup running back and special teams player n Finished the season with 31 rushing attempts for 194 yards and two scores n Long run was a 60-yard gallop for a touchdown against Alcorn State n Had two receptions on the year, both at Oklahoma State, for 15 yards n Had 10 kickoff returns for 203 yards, including a 53-yard return against Southern Miss in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.
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2008 - Junior Season Saw action in 11 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player n Was credited with 13 tackles on the year n Had a season-high four tackles in the win at North Texas n Had a sack, for seven yards, in the win over ULL n Was credited with a fumble recovery against Alcorn State. Prior to Troy Played two seasons of junior college football for coach J.J. Eckert at Kilgore after starting his JC career at Garden City in Kansas n Helped squad to a 7-4 mark as a freshman and 8-4 record as a sophomore while playing both corner and safety. Putnam County High School Coached by Bobby Childs n Played quarterback during his last two seasons n Earned All-Region honors as a senior by rushing for 900 yards and 11 touchdowns and passing for 756 yards and 11 scores n Was a six-year letter winner in track. Personal Full name is Kedric D. Manning n Was born on March 4, 1987 n Is the son of Alvin and Kim Butts n Has one brother, Jeremy (18), and one sister, Karrington Butts (10) n Undecided on a major. KEDRIC MANNING - CAREER STATISTICS Year S 2008 5 Totals 5
A 8 8
Tot 13 13
TFL 1.0-7 1.0-7
SACKS INT 1.0-7 0-0 1.0-7 0-0
PBU FF FR 0 0 1 0 0 1
Prior to Troy During his sophomore season at Garden City Community College, rushed for 778 yards and 14 touchdowns. Mullen High School Was a first-team All-State selection as a senior and was named Colorado Player of the Year after rushing for 2,186 yards and 30 touchdowns n Was rated as the 10th best running back in the nation and was the number one prep player out of the state of Colorado.
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NATE NOLIN
RUNNING BACK
Senior 6-0 207 3L
DUJUAN HARRIS
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RUNNING BACK
JUNIOR 5-7 190 2L
Graceville, Fla.
Central HS
2008 - Junior Season Saw action in all 13 games as the Trojans’ H back, which is a hybrid fullback/tight end position n Earned starting nods against Alcorn State and FAU n Does not have a rush attempt or reception on the year n Has three kickoff returns for 40 yards and was credited with one tackle. 2007 - Sophomore Season Was awarded scholarship prior to the season n Saw action in five games as a reserve linebacker and special teams player before a knee injury ended his season n Was not credited with an defensive statistics. 2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in one game as a walk-on.
Personal Full name is Nathan Garrett Nolin n Was born on September 8, 1986 n Is the son of Mark and Kathleen Nolin n Has one brother Justin (23) n Accounting major. NATE NOLIN - CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
RUSHING No. Yds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 40 13.3 0 14 3 40 13.3 0 14
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
A 0 0
Tot 1 1
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0
SACKS INT 0.0-0 0-0 0.0-0 0-0
PBU FF FR 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 13 games, 11 as a starter n Finished as the Sun Belt’s fourth leading rusher n Finished ranked 51st in the nation and is just the fifth player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season n In his best outing, a head-to-head showdown with the Sun Belt’s all-time leading rusher Tyrell Fenroy, Harris dominated with a career-high 235 yards on the ground while Fenroy was held to just 23 n Was named Troy’s offensive player of the week three times and was the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against ULM when he rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown n Is a multiple threat weapon for the Trojans, having recorded at least one reception in every game and even throwing for a score against ULL n Has rushed for more than 100 yards in a game four times, including 148 yards and two scores against MTSU to go with a TD reception n Also had TD receptions against ULM and LSU n Finished the season ranked fifth in the league and 91st in the nation in all-purpose yards n Also finished ranked fifth in the league in scoring. 2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in all 12 games as a backup running back n Finished as the teams’ third leading rusher, with 82 carries for 372 yards n Also had five receptions for 29 yards during the season n Best performance came against Middle Tennessee when he rushed for 57 yards on 11 carries n Had a season-high 16 rushing attempts against Oklahoma State for 45 yards n Had one punt return against Western Kentucky for 18 yards n Had six kickoff returns for 144 yards, including two for 66 yards against Arkansas n Had just two fumbles during the season, losing one. Central High School Was an honor student n Helped lead his team to a District Championship as a senior n Was first team All-District, first team All-Area and first team All-Region as a senior n During sophomore season, he was second team All-Area n As a junior, was first team All-District, All-Area and All-Region n During career he had 3,000 rushing yards and 45 touchdowns n Holds the county record for the most yards in a single game with 363 yards and five touchdowns n Also lettered in track and field freshman year n Named All-State, AllRegion, All-District and team MVP n Was a three-time state qualifier and medalist n Lettered in weight lifting his freshman year n Was named All-State, All-Region and All-District n Qualified for state in the 183-pound class. Personal Full name is DuJuan LaTroy Harris n Was born on September 3, 1988 n Is the son of Juan L. Harris and Rose S. Jones n Has five brothers – Juan, Jr. (25), Jordan (19) LaDorrian (21), Scottie (23) and JaQuan (8) – and three sisters, LaWuan (6), Shaniya (4) and Danaja (7) n Nicknamed “Foxx” in high school because he had red hair when he was born n Has two relatives who played professional football for the Seattle Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers n Undecided on a major.
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Graceville High School Coached by Russell Knight and Will Holley n Primarily played linebacker and running back n Was a first team All-State and All-District pick at fullback following both his junior and senior seasons n Was named one of the Top 35 players in the Wiregrass as well as to the All-Big Bend team by the Tallahassee Democrat n Earned the team Scholar-Athlete Award as well as the Top Tiger Award for weightlifting n Was a candidate for the Wendy’s High School Heisman n Rushed for 1,845 yards and 32 touchdowns over two seasons n Lettered in baseball for five seasons n Was named team MVP as a senior after hitting .500 and leading the team in RBI n Helped squad to back-toback District titles.
Year S 2008 1 Totals 1
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Brooksville, Fla.
Graceville HS
Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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DUJUAN HARRIS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals Year 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 5 29 5.8 0 10 36 216 6.0 3 29 0 0 0.0 0 0
RUSHING No. Yds 82 372 210 1077 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 6 144 24.0 0 43 2 20 10.0 0 13 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 1 18 18.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
Year 2008 Totals
PASSING A-C-I Pct. Yards 1-1-0 100.0 5 1-1-0 100.0 5
TD 1 1
LP 5 5
Avg 4.5 5.1 0.0
TD 0 11 0
LP 34 67 0
TD 0 0 0
LP 18 0 0
Yds/Gm 0.4 0.4
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DEFENSIVE BACK
SOPHOMORE 5-9 176 1L
Waycross, Ga. Ware Co. HS 2008 - Freshman Season Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player n Was credited with three tackles on the year n Recorded an interception in the game against Alcorn State. Ware County High School Was a three-year starter who recorded 28 tackles, 15 assists and one interception over his final season n Was credited with six pass break-ups n Was named first team All-Region and first team All-Area following his senior year n Also lettered in basketball, track and weight lifting.
DONNELL GOLDEN SOPHOMORE 6-0 236 1L
KEJUAN PHILLIPS
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Quitman, Ga. Brooks Co. HS
Personal Full name is KeJuan Maurice Phillips n Was born on August 5, 1989 n Physical Education major. KEJUAN PHILLIPS - CAREER STATISTICS
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2008 - Freshman Season Saw action in 11 games, two as a starter at the Sam linebacker position n Was credited with 31 tackles on the year, including back-toback 11 tackle performances in starts against North Texas and ULM n Recorded interceptions in both games, returning one 20 yards against North Texas and the other 11 against ULM n Was credited with a tackle for loss in the Alcorn State game. Brooks County High School Coached by Ryan Branch n As a sophomore, was second team AllState and first team All-Region n As a junior, was first team All-State and first team All-Region n As a senior, received honorable mention in All-Region n Started at fullback throughout his career n As a sophomore, had a 1,200 yards rushing and, as a junior, had 1,300 yards n Lettered in varsity track and was All-State and All-Region n As a freshman, set the record in the 400-meters with a time of 54.3 seconds. Personal Was born on August 6, 1988 n Is the son of John and Patricia Golden n Has a brother John (36) and a sister Patty (26) n Undecided on a major. DONNELL GOLDEN - CAREER STATISTICS Year S A 2008 24 7 Totals 24 7
Tot 31 31
TFL 1.0-9 1.0-9
SACKS INT 0.0-0 2-32 0.0-0 2-32
PBU FF FR 0 0 0 0 0 0
Year S 2008 2 Totals 2
A 1 1
Tot 3 3
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0
SACKS INT 0.0-0 1-3 0.0-0 1-3
PBU FF FR 0 0 0 0 0 0
MICHAEL TAYLOR
KICKER
SOPHOMORE 5-10 206 1L
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Pensacola, Fla. Washington HS
2008 - Freshman Season Served as the kickoff specialist in all 13 games n Averaged 58.2 yards on 89 kickoffs with nine touchbacks n Had six of his kickoffs go out of bounds n Was credited with one tackle. Washington High School Sent 70-of-75 kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks in 2006 n Also connected on a 56-yard field goal n Was named first team All-State and played in the Max Emfinger All-Star game. Personal Is the son of Mike Taylor and Clint and Holly Lohr n Was born on October 2, 1988 n Has two brothers, Jacob Taylor (16) and Jordan Lohr (3) n Undecided on a major. MICHAEL TAYLOR - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Totals
KICKOFFS No Yds Avg TB OB 89 5178 58.2 9 6 89 5178 58.2 9 6
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2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in the first seven games of the season as a backup defensive back and special teams player before an ankle injury caused him to miss the final five games n Was credited with six tackles on the season, including a season-high three in the win over North Texas n Was credited with one tackle for loss in the game at Florida.
SAM SELLERS
DEFENSIVE BACK
JUNIOR 5-10 190 2L
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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Troy, Ala.
2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in 10 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player n Was credited with four tackles for the season n Recorded his first career interception in the New Orleans Bowl victory over Rice.
Pike Liberal Arts
2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 13 games as a backup defensive back and special teams player n Was credited with seven tackles on the year n Had a tackle for loss of six yards against Alcorn State. 2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in all 12 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player n Was credited with one tackle. Pike Liberal Arts School Coached by Bryan Seymore n Attended Pike Liberal Arts where he was senior class and Beta president n Member of the National Honor Society n Name to preseason Wiregrass Super Eleven n Primary position was running back n During his senior year was honorable mention All-State, second team All-District and All-Area n His junior year was honorable mention All-State, All-District and All-Area n As a sophomore was honorable mention and All-Area n Voted MVP in East-West All-Star game as a member of East All-Star team n During career had more than 3,000 rushing yards and more than 600 receiving yards n Also lettered in track his sophomore year n Was MVP sophomore year through senior year.
Personal Full name is Christopher Ricky Bowens n Is the son of Ricky and Sylvia Bowen n Born on September 21, 1987 n Has one brother, Casey (10) n Undecided on a major. CHRIS BOWENS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S 3 6 14 23
A 1 0 0 1
Tot 4 6 14 24
TFL 0.0-0 1.0-1 0.0-0 1.0-1
SACKS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
INT 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0
PBU 0 0 1 1
FF 0 0 0 0
FR 0 0 0 0
SAM GLUSMAN
KICKER
SENIOR 5-9 169 1L
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Mobile, Ala. St. Paul’s
SAM SELLERS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals
S 1 5 6
A 0 2 2
Tot 1 7 8
TFL 0.0-0 1.0-6 1.0-6
SACKS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 1 0 1
FF 0 0 0
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CHRIS BOWENS
DEFENSIVE BACK
SENIOR 5-11 187 3L
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Columbus, Ga. Shaw HS 2008 - Junior Season Saw action in eight games, one as a starter at cornerback n Was credited with 14 total tackles on the year, all solo stops n Had a season-high seven tackles against Middle Tennessee in his only start of the year n Also recorder a PBU in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against Southern Miss.
FR 0 0 0
2008 - Junior Season Former walk-on who was named as a semi-finalist for the Lou Groza Award during the fall in his first season as the Trojans’ placekicker n Started the season by making his first 12 field goal attempts as well as his first 19 PAT kicks n After a mid-season slump, made three straight field goals before having an attempt blocked in the Arkansas State game n Finished the season with 24 consecutive PAT’s made n Finshed 7-of-9 from 40-49 yards n Missed twice from beyond 50 yards, including a 56-yard attempt at the end of the game at ULM that hit the crossbar, leaving Troy one point short in its only league loss n Led the team, and finished third in the league, in points scored n Finished the season ranked 24th in the nation in scoring n His 108 points set a school single-season scoring record n Also broke the school record for field goals in a season (20) and set a new school mark for FG attempts in a season (29) n Finished the season tied for fourth on the Troy single-season list for PAT kicks made (48) and fourth in attempts (52) in a season. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in one game, kicking off once. 2006 - Freshman Season Did not see playing time.
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Personal Full name is Samuel Gilbert Sellers n Was born on September 22, 1987 n Is the son of Gilbert and Martha Sellers n Has two sisters Sara (18) and Christy (24) n Father played college football at Auburn University n Biology major.
Shaw High School Coached by Charles Flowers n As a senior had 45 tackles and one interception n Also lettered in basketball n Was a member of the honor society, selected as Who’s Who Among American High School Students and won the UGA Merit Award.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal School Coached by Eddie Guth n Was 7-for-12 kicking as a senior and was perfect on 28 PAT attempts n Kicked a 48 yard field goal against Sidney Lanier n Was named First-Team All-State n Also lettered in soccer n As a senior, had 32 goals n Played in the North-South AllStar game.
TRAVIS BOYD
TIGHT END
SENIOR 6-3 245 2L
Personal Full name is Samuel Isaac Glusman n Was born on April 16, 1987, in Mobile, Alabama n Is the son of Dr. Murray and Brenda Glusman n Has one sister, Morgan (23) n Risk Management Insurance major.
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Lacey’s Spring, Ala.
A.P. Brewer HS
SAM GLUSMAN - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals
FIELD GOALS M-A Pct LG 0-0 .000 0 20-29 .690 48 20-29 .690 48
BL 0 2 2
KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg 1 35 35.0 0 0 0.0 1 35 35.0
TB 0 0 0
OB 1 0 1
DANIEL SHEFFIELD
DEFENSIVE BACK
JUNIOR 6-3 206 1L
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Ashburn, Ga.
Garden City CC Turner Co. HS
2008 - Junior Season Saw action in all 13 games, three as a starter at tight end n Had one reception on the year for three yards. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 12 games, starting three, as the Trojans’ tight end n Had six receptions on the year for 52 yards and one touchdown n Earned his first career start in the season-opener at Arkansas n Was also in the starting lineup for games at Louisiana-Lafayette and FIU n First career reception went for 14 yards against the Razorbacks n First career touchdown was a four-yard catch against Louisiana-Lafayette n Had a season-best 23-yard reception against FIU. 2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in one game as a reserve.
2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 13 games as a back-up defensive back and on special teams n Recorded 22 tackles, with 16 unassisted n Best performance of the season came against Alcorn State in a reserve role, recording six total tackles and five unassisted tackles n He also recorded three tackles against Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana-Lafayette.
A.P. Brewer High School Coached by Glenn Lang, Robert Peppers and Billy Coleman n Primarily played quarterback and tight end, but also saw time at free safety, receiver and running back n Was a first team All-Area pick as a junior tight end n Was named to the “Best of the Rest” list by the Birmingham News n Also lettered twice in baseball and basketball n Was named team MVP in baseball as a senior n Was a member of the National Honor Society.
Prior to Troy Played one season at Garden City CC where he recorded 79 tackles, forced one fumble and recorded two interceptions n Earned the Big Hit Award for the team.
Personal Full name is Travis Edward Boyd n Was born on January 9, 1987 n Is the son of Ken and Sherri Boyd n Has one brother, Rusty (17) n Mathematics major.
Turner County High School Coached by Eric Soliday n Team improved from back-to-back 1-9 seasons during his freshman and sophomore years to 9-2 during his senior season n Was twice named second-team All-Region n Played linebacker, tight end and defensive end in high school n Recorded 110 tackles his senior season and 193 tackles over his last two years n Also lettered in basketball, earning second team All-Region as a senior. Personal Full name is Daniel Martinez Sheffield n Was born on February 10, 1988 n Is the son of Daren and Angela Tumbling n Has one brother, Tra Tumbling (9) n Is related to Trojan teammate Lennie Richardson n Undecided on a major.
TRAVIS BOYD - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 6 52 8.7 1 23 1 3 3.0 0 3 7 55 7.9 1 23
RUSHING No. Yds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 3 3.0 0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 3 3.0 0 3
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
DANIEL SHEFFIELD - CAREER STATISTICS Year S A 2008 16 6 Totals 16 6
Tot 22 22
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0
SACKS INT 0.0-0 0-0 0.0-0 1-0
PBU FF FR 0 0 0 1 0 0
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n Other honors he received included special teams player of the year during both his junior and senior years n At his high school, has the record for the most touchbacks in a season.
BRANDON BOUDREAUX
DEFENSIVE END
SOPHOMORE 6-1 231 1L
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Personal Full name is William Gregory Goggans n Was born January 13, 1988 n Is the son of Greg and Jane Goggans n Has a brother Chase (24) and two sisters, Sarah (18) and Laurell (22) n Several of his family members have participated in college athletics including: football at Florida State, basketball at Clemson, baseball at ABAC and swimming at the University of Alabama n Undecided on a major.
Auburn, Ala. Auburn HS 2008 - Freshman Season Saw action in four games as a reserve defensive end n Was credited with six tackles on the year, with three coming against Alcorn State n Was credited with a half sack against North Texas n Had three pass breakups. Auburn High School Coached by former Troy University coach Robert Maddox n Recorded 60 solo tackles, eight sacks, 12 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one blocked kick, 20 assisted tackles and 10 quarterback hurries during his junior campaign n Was an honorable mention class 6A All-State pick by the Birmingham News in 2006 n As a senior, was a first team All-Region pick and was selected to play in the North-South All-Star game n Holds the school record for sacks in a game (3.5) and a season (12) n Also lettered in track. Personal Full name is Brandon Alan Boudreaux n Was born on June 26, 1989 n Is the son of Dianne and David Boudreaux n Has a twin sister, Brittney (19), and a brother, Terrence Augustin (20) n Undecided on a major. BRANDON BOUDREAUX - CAREER STATISTICS A 4 4
Tot 6 6
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0
SACKS INT 0.5-6 0-0 0.5-6 0-0
PBU FF FR 0 0 0 0 0 0
WILL GOGGANS
PUNTER
SOPHOMORE 6-0 220 1L
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Douglas, Ga. Coffee Co. HS 2008 - Freshman Season Handled all of the Trojans’ punting duties n Ranked fifth in the Sun Belt, and 76th in the nation, in punting, averaging 39.2 yards per kick n Had only four touchbacks during the year, but downed 18 punts inside the opponents’ 20 yard line n Had seven punts that were fair-caught and had eight punts of 50 or more yards n Best day came against Oklahoma State when he punted just once for a season-long 68 yards. Coffee County High School Was a Wendy’s Heisman nominee n As a sophomore, was second team All-Region n Named second-team All-State and first team All-Region as a junior n As a senior, he was second team All-Region
WILL GOGGANS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Totals
PUNTING No. Yds Avg LG BL 52 2037 39.2 68 1 52 2037 39.2 68 1
TB FC 4 7 4 7
I-20 50+ 18 8 18 8
BEAR WOODS
LINEBACKER
Senior 5-11 241 3L
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Macclenny, Fla.
Baker Co. HS
2008 - Junior Season Despite battling a nagging foot injury all season, finished ranked as the Trojans’ second leading tackler with 108 total stops (coaches film) in just 10 games n A former walk-on quarterback who became a starter on defense for the first time this year, Woods posted double-figure totals in six of the 10 games he played in, including a season-high 24 stops in the opener at Middle Tennessee n Was also credited with two sacks against MTSU n He was credited with 17 total tackles in the game at LSU n Was twice selected as the defensive player of the week for Troy – MTSU and ULL – and was named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Cajuns, which included 11 total tackles, two for loss n According to coaches film, has averaged 10.8 tackles in his 10 games played. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker and special teams player n Was credited with 21 total tackles on the season, including 17 solo stops n Had a season-high six tackles in the win at FIU n Was credited with five tackles against Oklahoma State n Had a sack against ULM and was credited with two pass breakups during the season. 2005 - Freshman Season Saw action in six games and was credited with five tackles for the year n Had two quarterback hurries in game against Florida Atlantic. Baker County High School Coached by Carl West n Played a variety of positions in addition to quarterback during his prep career, including safety, linebacker, cornerback and kick returner n Helped team to a 23-9 record over three years n As a senior, rushed for 430 yards while throwing for 800 yards and 11 touchdowns n Recorded 108 tackles as a senior including six sacks and nine tackles for loss from his safety spot n Also recorded six interceptions n As a junior he rushed for 215 yards on just 21 attempts, completed 18-of-27 passes for 375 yards
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Year S 2008 2 Totals 2
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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and five touchdowns while recording 102 tackles on defense n Was named team MVP, Best Offensive Player, Most Versatile Player, Best Defensive Back and was a five-time player of the week award winner n Was an honorable mention All-State pick as a senior n Was also a four-year letter winner in basketball where he helped his team to back-to-back district titles n Was an honor student.
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DAVID MCDOWELL
LINEBACKER
SENIOR 6-1 241 1L
Ashville, NC Butler Co. CC Roberson HS
Personal Full name is Jonathan Mark Woods but goes by the nickname “Bear” n Was born on January 22, 1987 n Is the son of Mark and Kelly Woods n Family includes Adam and Vikki Charboneau, Marc and Abbey Woods, Josh and Betsey Woods and Kevin Clark n Is a Physical Education major. BEAR WOODS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S 3 0 17 69 89
A 2 0 4 39 45
Tot 5 0 21 108 134
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-7 7.0-26 8.0-33
SACKS 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-7 2.0-16 3.0-23
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 0 0 2 2 4
FF 0 0 0 0 0
FR 0 0 0 0 0
XAVIER LAMB
LINEBACKER
SOPHOMORE 5-9 222 1L
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Lincoln HS
94 2008 - Freshman Season Saw action in 11 games as a backup at the Mike linebacker spot n Was credited with 27 tackles on the year, including a season-high eight against Alcorn State n Had six tackles, a half sack, an interception and a pass breakup at North Texas n Had an impressive spring that included a 21 tackle performance in the T-Day spring game. Lincoln County High School Coached by Kyle Rice n Primary position was linebacker n During senior year was third-team All-State n For his career, had 175 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered n Holds high school record for most tackles in a season at 154 n Posted a 23 tackle game in third round of the playoffs as a senior n In first game at Lincoln HS, rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries n Also lettered in weight lifting and was named All-State, All-Region, All-District and team MVP n Also wrestled, earning second and fourth at state in the 189-pound class n Named All-Big Bend Wrestler of the Year. Personal Full name is Xavier Dewayne Lamb n Was born on July 5, 1989 n Is the son of Timothy Lamb and Vanessa Hackley n Has two brothers, Antonio (19) and Timothy Jr. (20), and has two sisters Javasia (15) and Timara (11) n Brother Tim is also a member of the Troy football program n Criminal Justice major. XAVIER LAMB - CAREER STATISTICS Tot 27 27
TFL 0.5-4 0.5-4
SACKS INT 0.5-4 1-0 0.5-4 1-0
2007 - Junior Season Battled through an injury-plagued season to play in 10 games, starting three n Was credited with 15 tackles on the year, including nine solo stops n Had a season-high five tackles in the win over FIU n Had a fumble recovery in the game at Georgia n Was credited with a sack, for an 11-yard loss, in the season-opener at Arkansas n Also had a tackle for loss of eight yards at Florida and an assist on a TFL at FIU n Did not play against ULM or WKU because of hamstring problems. Prior to Troy Was named first team All-America and first team All-Conference during his sophomore season at Butler County CC n He recorded 120 tackles, three sacks, 12 tackles for a loss while causing five fumbles and leading his Butler County Community College squad to backto-back conference championships. He also recovered two fumbles to go along with two interceptions in 2006, including one which he returned for a touchdown.
Tallahassee, Fla.
Year S A 2008 18 9 Totals 18 9
42
PBU FF FR 2 0 0 2 0 0
Personal Full name is David Louis McDowell n Is the son of David McDowell n Was born on December 19, 1986 n Has two brothers, Chris (16) and Antonio (8) and one sister, Ravyn (23) n Is married to the former Denishia Mikeal Davis and has two children – Jayda Lashay McDowell (2) and Sha-mya Mikeal McDowell (2) n Is majoring in Criminal Justice. DAVID McDOWELL - CAREER STATISTICS Year S 2007 9 Totals 9
A 6 6
Tot 15 15
TFL SACKS INT 2.5-19 1.0-11 0-0 2.5-19 1.0-11 0-0
PBU FF FR 0 0 1 0 0 1
CARVEL JONES
LINEBACKER
SENIOR 5-11 223 1L
52
Mobile, Ala.
Mississippi State St. Paul’s 2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in two games as a reserve linebacker, recording two tackles. 2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in three games as a reserve linebacker n Was credited with two tackles.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL St. Paul’s Episcopal School Coached by Eddie Guth n Primary position was linebacker n Honors included: top 30 in Southeast Alabama (number eleven) and Super Eleven team n During senior year was honorable mention All-State, All-District, All-Area, All-Region and All-Metro n Was also named team MVP as a senior n Junior year he was named MVP, first team All-District, All-Area, All-Region and All-Metro n During sophomore year was second team All-District, first team All-Area, All-Region and All-Metro n During his career had 430 tackles and 15 sacks n Also lettered in track. Personal Full name is Carvel James Jones n Was born on May 6, 1986 n Is the son of Anthony and Nadine Jones n Has two brothers, Phelon (19) and Tiger (25) n Brothers played at LSU and arena football n Social Science major.
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 JEREMY HAWKINS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S 0 2 0 2
A 0 6 1 7
Tot 0 8 1 9
S 2 2 4
A 0 0 0
Tot 2 2 4
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
SACKS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0
FR 0 0 0
JEREMY HAWKINS
DEFENSIVE END
SENIOR 6-1 239 3L
54
Americus, Ga. Americus HS
2008 - Junior Season Saw action in five games as a backup defensive end n Was credited with one tackle on the year.
2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in one game as a reserve defensive lineman ... Was credited with one quarterback hurry. Americus High School Was a three-year letter winner, earning honorable mention All-State his senior year n Recorded 77 tackles, including 22 for loss and 14 sacks, during his senior season n Was an All-Region selection n Finished his prep career with 141 tackles, including 37 for loss n Was a region champion in both the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles in track, helping his team to a Class I-AA state title. Personal Full name is Jeremy Rashaan Hawkins n Is the son of Annie and Lewis Hawkins n Has two sisters, Tawana Hawkins (27) and Alisa Duck (37), and two brothers, Brock (31) and Lewis (29) n Was born on July 26, 1986 n Was named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students n Sport and Fitness Management major.
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 0 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0 0
FR 0 0 0 0
OFFENSIVE LINE
SOPHOMORE 6-4 302 1L
55
Ft. Meade, Fla. Ft. Meade HS
2008 - Freshman Season Played in four games as a reserve offensive lineman n Played 32 snaps against Alcorn State, grading out at 94 percent. Ft. Meade High School Coached by Mike Hayde and Billy Attix n During his high school career, team won the state championship in 2004, was state runnersup in 2005, and reached regional in 2006 n As a senior, was first team All-State and All-District n Junior year was first team All-State and second team All-County n Sophomore year was second team All-County n Was selected to play in North-South All-Star game, and was awarded Fort Meade’s best lineman two years in a row n Played in 56 straight games, and was part of nine straight District Championship teams n Also won District Championship in the shotput. Personal Full name is Micah Taylor Grimes n Was born on September 6, 1988 n Is the son of Tommy and Jan Grimes n Has two brothers, Justin (23) and Easton (24), and a sister, Charity (21) nBroadcast Journalism major and Music Industry minor. MICAH GRIMES - CAREER STATISTICS Year S + 2008 42 39 Totals 42 39
- 3 3
KD 1 1
PEN 2 2
SK MA Loaf Grade 1 0 0 92.9 1 0 0 92.9
TYLER CLARK
OFFENSIVE LINE
JUNIOR 6-1 265 2L
58
Alabaster, Ala. Thompson HS
2008 - Sophomore Season Played and started all 13 games at left guard for the Trojans n Played 902 total snaps last season, recording a career-high 55 knockdown blocks while grading at as high as 94.5 percent on the season.
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2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in six games as a reserve defensive end n Was credited with eight tackles on the season n Had four tackles in the win over FIU.
SACKS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
MICAH GRIMES
CARVEL JONES - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 2007 - Freshman Season After walking on at the start of fall camp, worked his way into the playing rotation early before taking over as the starting left guard late in the season n Saw action in all 12 games, the final five as a starter n Played 509 total snaps, recording 28 knockdown blocks while grading at 78.3 percent for the season n Was flagged for two penalties and allowed 1.5 sacks. Thompson High School Lettered three years at Thompson High School n Was named FirstTeam All-Region as a senior. Personal Full name is Christopher Tyler Clark n Was born on September 13, 1989 n Is the son of Rusty and Sandra Clark n Marketing major. TYLER CLARK - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals
S + - 443 353 90 902 786 116 1345 1139 206
KD 25 55 80
PEN 2 5 7
SK 1.5 1 1.5
MA 4 2 6
Loaf 0 0 0
Grade 79.7 87.1 84.5
ZACH SWINDALL
OFFENSIVE LINE
SOPHOMORE 6-1 271 1L
60
Troy, Ala.
96
Charles Henderson
2008 - Freshman Season Played in one game as a reserve offensive lineman n Played 13 snaps against Alcorn State, grading out at 92 percent. Charles Henderson High School Coached by Hugh Fountain n Played offensive and defensive tackle and also served as long snapper n Was an honorable mention AllState pick n Was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal Full name is Timothy Zachary Swindall n Was born on January 23, 1989 n Is the son of Tim and Phyllis Swindall n Has one brother, Zeb (18), and one sister, Kaitlin (15) n His dad played football at Auburn n General Business major.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
NIC RILEY
OFFENSIVE LINE
SENIOR 6-4 300 2L
66
Warner Robins, Ga.
Houston Co. HS
2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 13 games on special teams n Also saw action in five games as a reserve offensive lineman, playing 45 snaps against Alcorn State. 2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in three games as a reserve offensive lineman n Played a total of 34 snaps on the year, grading out at 85.3 percent for the season n Also saw action in 10 games on special teams. Houston County High School Coached by Doug Johnson n Graded out at better than 80 percent during his senior season n Was a three-year letterwinner who played guard and tackle on the offensive line, tight end, long snapper, kicker and tackle and end on the defensive line n Was twice named All-County, All-Region, All-State and All-Middle Georgia n Was a member of the All-Academic Team n Was selected to play in the Georgia North-South All-Star game n Was twice named offensive lineman of the year n Threw the discus on the school track team with a best effort of 135-feet, eight-inches n Was an honor student and was listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Personal Full name is Nicholas Ryan Riley n Is the son of Phillip and Peggy Riley ... Has one brother, Brandon (17) n Was born on March 9, 1987 n Biology major. NIC RILEY - CAREER STATISTICS Year S + 2007 2008 70 67 Totals 70 67
-
KD
PEN
SK MA Loaf Grade
3 3
9 9
2 2
0 0
0 0
0 0
95.7 95.7
ZACH SWINDALL - CAREER STATISTICS Year S + 2008 13 12 Totals 13 12
- 1 1
KD 0 0
PEN 0 0
SK MA Loaf Grade 0 0 0 92.0 0 0 0 92.0
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
STEVEN ADAMS
TYRELL CURTIS
OFFENSIVE LINE
SENIOR 6-3 300 1L
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
72
OFFENSIVE LINE
SENIOR 6-2 308 2L
Bruce, Fla. Freeport HS
Delta, Utah Snow JC Delta HS 2008 - Junior Season Played in two games as a reserve offensive lineman. Prior to Troy Coached by Greg Croshaw at Dixie State College and by Steve Coubern at Snow College n Helped Dixie State to the Rotary Bowl Championship n At Snow, went 10-2 and won the Zions Top of the Mountain Bowl n Was named All-Region as a sophomore. Delta High School Coached by Dean Fowles n Was a kicker, punter, offensive and defensive lineman in high school n Was a member of the 2001 state championship team n Was named First Team All-State and All-Region during junior and senior seasons n Was a state champion wrestler in 2001, and again in 2002 n Also a state placer in track and field, throwing the shot put. Personal Full name is Tyrell Neal Curtis n Is the son of Karen and Bruce Curtis n Has three brothers, Bryant (34), Curtis (31) and Derek (27) n Has two sisters, Sheryl (33) and Chelle (29) n Social Science major. TYRELL CURTIS - CAREER STATISTICS + 2 2
- 0 0
KD 0 0
PEN 0 0
SK MA Loaf Grade 0 0 0 100.0 0 0 0 100.0
2008 - Junior Season Played in 13 contests, starting 12 at guard and center for the Trojans n Played 905 snaps at the two positions, with a seasonhigh 93 against LSU n Graded a season-best 98.3 percent against Alcorn State n Recorded 67 knockdowns on the season. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in seven games as a reserve offensive lineman n Played 121 snaps on the year, grading out at 80.9 percent for the year n Was credited with nine knockdown blocks and allowed just one sack n Was also credited with one tackle. 2006 - Freshman Season A reserve offensive lineman who did not see any playing time. Freeport High School Coached by Jim Anderson n Played every position on both the offensive and defensive lines during his prep career and also spent time as a long snapper n Was a three-year starter at both offensive guard and defensive tackle n Was named to the Dandy Dozen by the Northwest Florida Daily News n Was a first team All-State selection as a senior n Was a two-time All-Area and All-Region pick n Had career-high 12 pancake blocks in one game and had career-high 15 tackles in another outing n Also lettered in baseball and track n Was twice named MVP of his track team n Was listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Personal Full name is Mark Steven Adams II n Was born on March 10, 1987, in Colorado Springs, Colorado n Is the son of Mark and Linda Adams n Has one brother, Tyler (15) n Sport and Fitness Management major. STEVEN ADAMS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S
+
-
KD PEN SK MA - statistics unavailable 121 98 23 9 2 1 1 905 778 127 67 2 0 1 1026 876 150 76 4 1 2
Loaf Grade 0 0 0
81.0 85.9 85.4
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RETURNING LETTERWINNERS
Year S 2008 2 Totals 2
73
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
98
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
DANNY FRANKS
OFFENSIVE LINE
SENIOR 6-3 309 3L
MATT STIDHAM
75
TIGHT END
SOPHOMORE 6-3 233 1L
Bartow, Fla. Bartow HS
Blountsville, Ala. Susan Moore HS
2008 - Junior Season Played in 11 contests, starting 10 although suffering an injury against Florida Atlantic n Missed games against FIU and North Texas n Recorded 48 knockdowns from the center position n Played a season-high 93 snaps against LSU n Recorded a season-best six knockdowns four different times last season against Alcorn State, Ohio State, WKU and LSU n Graded a season-best 93.8 percent against Oklahoma State n Graded over 90 percent four times. 2007 - Sophomore Season Started all 12 games for the Trojans at center n Was on the field for a total of 953 snaps n Was credited with 49 knockdown blocks n Was flagged for only three penalties and allowed just 2.8 sacks during the year n Graded out at 81.4 percent for the season. 2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in 11 games, one as a starter on the offensive line n Made his first career start against UAB. Bartow High School Coached by Richie Marsh and Sean Killets n Played both offensive and defensive line n Was a first team All-County selection at left tackle n Was selected to play in the Florida High School All-Star game n Was a county champion in weight lifting with a career-best total of 620 n Posted a 14-1 record in weight lifting competitions during his career. Personal Full name is Daniel Robert Franks n Is the son of Mary and Phillip Franks n Has one sister, Brandy (23) n Was born on October 11, 1986 n Was an honor student in high school n Risk Management Insurance major. DANNY FRANKS - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S
+
-
KD PEN SK MA - statistics unavailable 953 776 177 49 3 3.5 4 716 636 80 48 3 0 1 1669 1412 257 97 6 3.5 5
80
Loaf Grade 0 0 0
81.4 88.8 84.6
2008 - Freshman Season Played in two games as a reserve tight end n Recorded two receptions during the season, both against Alcorn State n Recorded a career-long 11 yard reception against Alcorn State. Susan Moore High School Coached by Tim Gillespie n Was selected as a Class 3A All-State performer as a senior after recording 78 receptions for 870 yards and 12 touchdowns in leading his team to a 9-3 record n Had 70 receptions for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns during his junior season in helping the team to an 8-3 record n Was also a two-year letter winner in basketball. Personal Full name is Matthew Blake Stidham n Was born on July 3, 1988 in Birmingham n Is the son of Jimmy and Susan Stidham n Has one brother, Brandon (23) n Physical Education major. MATT STIDHAM - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Totals Year 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 2 19 9.5 0 11 2 19 9.5 0 11
RUSHING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
ZACK MARCUM
WIDE RECEIVER
SENIOR 5-9 174 3L
83
London, Ky. South Laurel HS
2008 - Junior Season Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve receiver n Had career highs in the Sun Belt title clinching win over ASU with three receptions for 45 yards n Had 14 catches on the year for 135 yards. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 12 games, earning his first start in the season finale against Florida Atlantic n Recorded five receptions on the year, gaining 28 yards and scoring one touchdown n First career TD catch came against FAU n Spent much of the season as the Trojans’ holder on PAT and field goal attempts n Was credited with one
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL tackle. 2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in 10 games as a true freshman reserve receiver n Had four receptions on the year n Had one rush for 10 yards. South Laurel High School Coached by Jep Irwin n Over three seasons he recorded 164 receptions for 2,350 yards and 26 touchdowns n Was twice named first team All-District ... Also lettered in basketball and track n Was region champion in the 400-meter dash n Was an honor student. Personal Full name is Zachary Paul Marcum n Was born on August 23, 1988 n Is the son of Lonnie and Paula Marcum n Has two brothers, Dustin (27) and Trent (13), and three sisters, Amanda Heuser (30), Kara (17) and Karinne (17) n Speech major. ZACH MARCUM - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 4 3 0.8 0 2 5 27 5.4 1 9 14 135 9.6 0 26 23 165 7.2 1 26
RUSHING No. Yds 1 10 0 0 0 0 1 10
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
Avg 10.0 0.0 0.0 10.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 10 0 0 10
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 selection n Helped coach Jay Walls’ Suwanee High team to a 6-4 record in 2004 n Was also a member of the track team Personal Full name is Patrick Eugene Cherry n Is the son of Terry and the late Gloria Cherry n Has a sister, Monica (18) n Was born on June 11, 1987 n Criminal Justice major. PATRICK CHERRY - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
RECEIVING No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 42 14.0 0 26 8 80 10.0 1 18 11 122 11.1 1 26
RUSHING No. Yds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LP 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
TD 0 0 0 0
LP 0 0 0 0
99
PATRICK CHERRY
WIDE RECEIVER
SENIOR 5-11 205 3L
Live Oak, Fla. Suwanee HS
2008 - Junior Season Saw action in 12 games as a backup receiver n Had eight receptions on the year for 80 yards and one touchdown n Best effort came against ULM with three catches for 24 yards n First career TD reception came at LSU. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 12 games as a reserve receiver and special teams player n Had three receptions on the year for 42 yards n Had two catches against FIU for 16 yards n Lone catch against Georgia went for 26 yards. 2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in eight games as a reserve receiver and special teams player. Suwanee High School Recorded 54 receptions for 800 yards and six touchdowns during his senior season n Earned the Showtime Award n Was named team MVP in 2004 and 2005 n Was a two-time first team All-State
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS
Santrissa (28) n Sports and Fitness Management major.
100
CAMERON SHEFFIELD
DEFENSIVE END
SENIOR 6-2 249 3L
90
Portal, Ga. Portal HS
CAMERON SHEFFIELD - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S 4 14 50 68
A 0 13 16 29
Tot 4 27 66 97
TFL SACKS 2.0-12 1.0-3 3.5-14 1.5-8 12.5-69 5.5-44 18.0-95 8.0-55
INT 1-1 0-0 0-0 1-1
PBU 3 1 3 7
FF 0 1 3 4
FR 0 0 2 2
BRANDON LANG
2008 - Junior Season Is an all-around playmaker for the Trojans’ top-ranked defensive unit n Selected All-Sun Belt Conference during junior season for his play at defensive end opposite fellow All-Conference pick, Brandon Lang on the 2008 Troy University defensive line n Finished the season ranked sixth in the league in sacks, fourth in tackles for loss and third in forced fumbles n He was credited with 66 total tackles (coaches film) on the year, with 12.5 for loss and 5.5 sacks n Finished second on the team with 25 QB hurries and had three PBU n Forced three fumbles, recovered two and blocked a field goal against ULL that was returned for a Troy touchdown n One of his forced fumbles, against MTSU, was returned 67 yards to set up a Troy FG n Was selected as Troy’s defensive player of the game three times, for his performances against FIU, ULM and Arkansas State n Against FIU he had 10 tackles, three for loss including two sacks, forced and recovered a fumble and had a season-high six QB hurries n Against ULM he had a career-high 15 tackles, two for loss, with three QB hurries and a PBU n Had eight tackles, two for loss, and two hurries against ASU. 2007 - Sophomore Season Saw action in all 12 games, starting 11 at defensive end n Was credited with 27 total tackles on the season n Posted a season-high five stops in the win over Western Kentucky n Was credited with a forced fumble in the game at ULL n Had 1.5 sacks on the year for eight yards n Was credited with 3.5 tackles for loss n Was also credited with one pass breakup.s 2006 - Freshman Season Saw action in nine games as a reserve defensive lineman n Was credited with four tackles on the year, two for loss n Recorded his first collegiate sack in the New Orleans Bowl against Rice n Recorded an interception in the win over Florida International n Had three pass breakups for the season. Portal High School Coached by Pat Collins n Was a first team All-State pick by both the GACA and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was a three-time first team All-Region pick n Was named to the WTOC Super 11 team and was selected to play in the GACA North-South All-Star game n As a senior recorded 74 tackles and 11 sacks n Had 51 tackles, six sacks and seven forced fumbles as a junior n Also played basketball scoring more than 1,000 career points with more than 1,000 rebounds n Averaged 13.7 points, 11 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game during his senior season n Was twice named All-Region in basketball and was named team Defensive MVP for four straight seasons. Personal Full name is Cameron Corley Sheffield n Was born on February 12, 1988 n Is the son of Inez and Frank Sheffield n Has two brothers, Vernon (40) and Travalian (26), and two sisters, Yolanda (35) and
DEFENSIVE END
SENIOR 6-3 256 3L
91
Tucker, Ga.
Hargrave Military
Tucker HS
2008 - Junior Season Selected All-Sun Belt Conference during junior season for his play at defensive end opposite fellow All-Conference pick, Brandon Lang on the 2008 Troy University defensive line n Led the Trojans’ top-ranked defense in sacks (10.5-97), tackles for loss (17.5-115) and QB hurries (28) n Finished the season ranked first in the SBC, and 12th in the nation, in sacks and second in the league and 14th in the nation in TFL n Lead the Sun Belt in TFL in league games, averaging 1.86 per game n Was credited with 9.5 sacks in the last 10 games n Finished the season as the seventh best tackler on the team with 69 n Was credited with four PBU and two forced fumbles n Had a season-high 10 tackles, 3.5 for loss, against North Texas n Had seven tackles, two for loss and a sack against FIU with 11 QB hurries n Set a new school record for TFL yards, breaking the mark of 103 set by DeMarcus Ware in 2004 n Also broke Ware’s record for sack yardage in a season n Fell eight TFL yards shy of Osi Umenyiora on the Troy career list and 16 sack yards shy of Umenyiora on that career list. 2007 - Sophomore Season Started the first three games before suffering a season-ending knee injury n Was credited with four tackles, one QB hurry and one pass breakup prior to the injury. 2006 - Freshman Season Talented freshman saw action in all 13 games as a reserve defensive end n Finished the season with 26 total tackles, with 20 solo stops n Was credited with eight tackles for loss of 45 yards, including 4.5 sacks for 27 yards n Was also credited with one forced fumble, nine quarterback hurries and two pass breakups n Posted a season-high five tackles in the game at Nebraska n Had three tackles, including two for losses of 15 yards, at Florida International n One of his three tackles against Florida Atlantic was a sack for 11 yards n Lined up at tight end in the New Orleans Bowl but did not have a reception. Prior to Troy Originally signed with Georgia out of Tucker High but attended Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia n Was ranked as the No. 10 prep school prospect in the nation at Hargrave by Rivals.com n Played both tight end and defensive end, recording 21 receptions for 498 yards and six touchdowns to go with 15 tackles n Spent part of the 2007 working on his academics at both Troy and a junior college in Kansas.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Tucker High School Coached by Bill Ballard n Helped his team to a 34-4 record over three seasons while playing both tight end and defensive end n Was twice named both first team All-State (AJC) and All-Region n Was named to the Dekalb County Super 11, and was ranked as the 15th best prospect in the state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution n Was named to the Superprep Magazine All-America team n Was selected to play in the Georgia North-South All-Star game and was nominated to play in the Army All-American Bowl n Was the winner of the DAR Award n During his career he recorded 50 receptions for 1,220 yards and 12 touchdowns n As a defensive player, recorded 290 career tackles including 71 sacks n Was credited with 18 career fumble recoveries and 122 tackles for loss n During his senior season he recorded 145 tackles, including a state record 35 sacks and 61 tackles for loss n In addition to playing tight end and defensive end, also saw playing time as a linebacker, quarterback, full back, receiver and safety during his prep career n Also lettered one season in baseball.
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 RASHAD ROUSSELL - CAREER STATISTICS Year S A 2008 17 16 Totals 17 16
Tot 33 33
TFL SACKS INT 4.5-10 3.0-9 0-0 4.5-10 3.0-9 0-0
PBU FF FR 0 0 0 0 0 0
Personal Full name is Brandon Montez Lang n Was born on June 18, 1986 n Is the son of Kenneth Lang and Glynis Flenoury n Has one brother, Bryan Flenoury (20), and two sisters, Nicole Cuffy (17) and Rachel Cuffy (14) n Sport and Fitness Management major. BRANDON LANG - CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
S 20 4 44 68
A 6 0 25 31
Tot 26 4 69 99
TFL 8.0-45 0.0-0 17.5-115 25.5-160
SACKS 4.5-27 0.0-0 10.5-97 15.0-124
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU FF FR 2 1 0 1 0 0 4 2 0 7 3 0
RASHAD ROUSSELL
DEFENSIVE LINE
SENIOR 6-1 270 1L
101
97
2008 - Sophomore Season Saw action in 12 games as a reserve defensive lineman n Worked his way into regular playing time as the season wore on n Was credited with 33 total tackles on the year, including four for loss n Was responsible for three sacks and six QB hurries n Best performance was against Alcorn State with seven tackles, one for loss n Had six tackles in the game at LSU n Also had three tackles and one half of a sack in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against Southern Miss. Prior to Troy Was a second team All-State defensive lineman following his senior year of high school n Played in the 2006 Mississippi Junior College All-Star game and joined the Trojans following a stellar career at Jones County Junior College. Personal Full name is Rashad Amon Roussell n Is the son of Paulette Byrd and Kevin Roussell n Was born on September 7, 1985 in New Orleans n Has three siblings – Laron Byrd, Roland Francious and Laron Landry n Social Science major.
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Boutte, La. Jones Co. JC Hahnville HS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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Mario Addison, Defensive End Redshirt Junior, 6’3”, 246 lbs, Birmingham, AL (Tarrant)
PRIOR TO TROY: Started at defensive end for NE Mississippi Community College ... Named Second-Team All-American ... Made 106 tackles in two seasons ... PREP: Two year starter at Tarrant HS ... Two-time All-State, All-District, All-Area, All-Region and AllMetro selection ... Scored five touchdowns in one game as junior ... PERSONAL: Father to Rylan Devon Addison (3 months) ... Son of Anionette Addison and Boby Crim ... Has three brothers- Gjamal (16), Julius (18), and Rod (26), and one sister, Dmina (24) ... Undecided on a major.
PRIOR TO TROY: Named a Second-Team All-Mississippi junior college performer following his sophomore season at SW Mississippi Community College ... PREP: Was named Amite County’s Rookie of the Year as a ninth grader and Defensive Player of the Year as a 10th grader ... Recorded 103 tackles and 14 sacks as sophomore at Amite County HS ... Was a two-time All-State selection in Class 2A ... Was considered to be one of the top offensive line prospects in Mississippi as a senior ... Was a 2005 Mississippi state weightlifting champion ... PERSONAL: Born November 30, 1988.
Simi Adeeko, Wide Receiver Sophomore, 5’11”, 173 lbs, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Jason Bruce, Wide Receiver Junior, 5’9”, 159 lbs, Natchez, MS (Natchez HS)
PREP: Three year startring wide receiver for Paul Dwyer HS ... Was part of the 2005 Central Ontario Champions squad ... First-Team AllDistrict as senior ... Received preseason All-Metro in 2006 ... Team MVP in 2005 ... Recorded 1,247 yards and 12 touchdowns senior year ... Also lettered in track ... PERSONAL: Born in Nigeria before moving to Ontario, Canada ... Has one brother Ore (21) ... Criminal Justice major.
Antonio Bailey, Wide Receiver Sophomore, 6’0”, 190 lbs, Columbus, GA (Shaw HS)
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James Brown, Offensive Line Sophomore, 6’4”, 327 lbs, Magnolia, MS (Amite Co HS)
PREP: Played wide receiver for Shaw HS ... First-Team All-Region as junior and Second-Team All-Region as senior ... Was the top receiver junior and senior season ... Recorded 38 receptions for seven touchdowns and 556 yards as a senior ... Caught 78 yard pass one-handed as senior ... Also lettered in basketball ... Broke school record with most three pointers in a single game ... PERSONAL: Attended the University of West Georgia before transferring to Troy ... Son of Michelle and Emanuel Crooks ... Father is in the United States Army... Born on June 2, 1989 ... Physical Education major.
Chris Blanton, Running Back Junior, 5’10”, 186 lbs, Covington, GA (Newton HS)
PRIOR TO TROY: Played Junior college at Mississippi College ... During his sophomore year, recorded 135 carries for 702 yards and 11 touchdowns ... Had 11 receptions for 117 yards and one touchdown as wide receiver ... Broke school and conference records with most touchdowns in a single game with five ... PREP: Three year starter at Newton HS ... Two- time First-Team All-Region pick ... Voted team captain as senior ... Selected Region Player of the Year as a senior ... Recorded 189 carries for 1,500 yeards and 11 touchdowns his senior year ... Holds school record with over 300 yards in one game ... Also a member of the wrestling and track team ... PERSONAL: Native of Kalamazoo, Michigan ... Son of Barbara and Lee Blanton ... Has one brother- Durand (33), and one sister- Latrice (35) ... Sports and Fitness Managment major.
Breylan Boyd, Defensive Back Junior, 5’11”, 212 lbs, Covington, GA (Newton HS)
PREP: Played for three years under Ben Reaves ... Named team captain at Newton HS ... Recepient of the Iron Man Award and Mr. Wide Receiver ... Second-Team All-District pick senior year ... PERSONAL: Son of Sahuna and Bon Boyd ... Cousin, Chris Gamble, plays for the Carolina Panthers ... Cousin Lorenzo White played for the Houston Oilers ... Has four brothers- Marco (22), Bondre (21), Bon (23) and Ky (25) and two sisters- Bonetria (23) and Tiffany (27) ... Business Management major.
PRIOR TO TROY: Attended Colin Junior College out of Wesson, Mississippi ... First-Team All-District and All-Region pick as sophomore ... Holds school record for most reception yards and touchdowns in a single game with 13 catches and three touchdowns ... Was named to the NJCAA All-Region XXIII team for 2008 ... Posted state-best 53 catches, 729 yards (13.8 average) and seven touchdowns as a sophomore ... Earned first team All-State honors in 2008 ... Set school records with 13 receptions for 219 yards and three touchdowns against Mississippi Gulf Coast CC ... Was recruited to junior college as a quarterback, but moved to wide receiver after signing ... PREP: Three year starter for Natchez HS ... As senior named on Second-Team All-District and All-Metro and First-Team All-Region pick... Selected Offensive MVP as senior... Recepient of the Big Dog award ... Two-time second team All-State and first team All-Area selection... First-Team All-District and All-Metro pick as junior ... Posted 64 carries for 750 yards and seven touchdowns ... Originally signed with Alcorn State out of high school ... Passed for more than 1,000 yards and rushed for more than 850 yards as junior ... As a senior completed 99 of 198 passes for 1,220 yards and 12 touchdowns ... Also rushed for 816 yards and 13 touchdowns on 127 carries ... PERSONAL: Full Name is Jason LaMonte Bruce ... Son of Sandra Bruce ... Has one brother, Joey (16) ... Social Science major.
Chris Burkhalter, Long Snapper Redshirt Senior, 6’2”, 225 lbs, Ashland, AL (Ashland HS)
PREP: Offensive Lineman on the Clay County HS two-time State championship squad ... First-Team All-State as senior... two-time first team All-Area selection ... Voted team MVP two years in a row ... Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete award winner ... Voted Lineman of the year as senior ... Anniston Star named his part of the “Dandy Dozen”... Salutatorian of class ... Voted Who’s Who Among American High School Students ... Also lettered in baseball and basketball ... Led team in RBI’s and home runs as junior and senior ... Named team MVP of basketball team as a junior ... PERSONAL: Son of Dena and Steve Burkhalter ... Has two brothers- David (16) and Luke (9) ... Sports and Fitness Management major.
Anthony Centrangelo, Kicker R-Freshman, 5’6”, 160 lbs, Port Charlotte, FL
PREP: Was a four-year letterwinner at Port Charlotte High School as a placekicker and punter ... Worked with noted kicking coach Milan Diokic ... Hit nine field goal attempts as a senior while holding a 38-yard average for punts ... Was an All-State selection ... Season highlight was a 48-yard game-winning field goal against Desoto ... Was also an All-Region and All-County pick ... Was named player of the game three times as a senior ... Also lettered in soccer ... Was an honor student and a member of the National Honor Society and completed his high school career with a 4.0 GPA ... Was named
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Darius Chambers, Wide Receiver Redshirt Freshman, 5’10”, 180 lbs, Highland Home, AL
PREP: Played wide receiver for Highland Home HS ... Played five different positions ... Also lettered in baseball ... PERSONAL: Son of Karen and Kevin Brantley ... Has one brother, D.J.(23) ... Undecided on a major.
Jamel Colclough-Gray, Defensive Back Sophomore, 6’0”, 196 lbs, Orlando, FL (Jones HS)
PREP: Played for Jones HS out of Orlando, Florida ... Started at defensive back as senior ... Career total of 65 tackles ... Also played wide receiver ... Lettered in baseball and track and field ... PERSONAL: Native of Brooklyn, New York ... Son of Leshawn and Gerald Gray ... Has three brothers - Gerald Jr. (16), Jajuan (12) and James (1), and one sister - Jenee (5) ... Computer Science major.
Donnie Crosby, Tight End Junior, 6’1”, 254 lbs, Millbrook, AL (Stanhope Elmore)
PREP: Earned honorable mention All-State as a senior ... Named to the Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro team ... As a senior, helped team to an 11-2 rebord and the Class 5A semifinals ... Recorded 21 receptions for 247 yards and seven touchdowns ... Enrolled in Arizona Western College at conclusion of prep career.
Kanorris Davis, Linebacker Redshirt Freshman, 5’11”, 215 lbs, Perry, GA (Perry HS)
PREP: Three year starter under Andy Scott at Perry HS ... Threetime First-Team All-District, All-Area, and All-Region pick ... Named Second-Team All-State as sophomore ... Part of the North-South Classic All-State team ... Recorded 398 tackles, 24 sacks and eight forced fumbles for his career ... Broke school record of most tackles in a single season and most sacks in a year with nine ... Two-time All-State selection and two-time region defensive player of the year ... Recorded 389 tackles and 24 sacks in career ... PERSONAL: Native of Perry, Georgia ... Son of Lois and Charles Davis ... Has three sisters - Demetrish (30), Conquista (27), and Natrian (16) ... Born on Janurary 21, 1990 ... Criminal Justice major.
PREP: Two year starter for Perry HS ... Selected First-Team All-Area, All-Region, and All-State as senior ... Set school record for most tackles for loss in a season with 15 ... Career recorded 127 tackles, 13 sacks and three forced fumbles ... PERSONAL: Son of Dorothy McGhee and Tony Lester ... Has one brother- Tomorrius (17) and one sister- Tamela (22) ... Computer Technology major.
Kevin Dixon, Defensive Line Senior, 6’2”, 260 lbs, Vero Beach, FL (Vero Beach HS)
PRIOR TO TROY: Started defensive tackle for one year under Bill Callahan at the University of Nebraska ... Received Most Improved Player award while with the Cornhuskers ... Finished season with 19 tackles, 11 stops and three tackles for loss ... Started two years at Garden City CC out of Kansas ... First-Team All-American pick as a sophomore ... Two-time Second-Team All-District, and All-Region selection ... Finished with 120 tackles and 18 sacks recorded in Junior College career ... PREP: Four year starter at Seabring HS ... Threetime All-State, All-District, All-Area, All-Region and All-Metro selection
... Played in the North-South All Star game in 2004 ... Recorded 20 tackles and two sacks in one game ... Finished with career total of 260 tackles and 23 sacks recorded ... PERSONAL: Native of Sebring, Florida ... Married to Lisa Dixon ... Son of Tonya and John McCoy ... Has one brother, John (16) and two sisters- Whitney (20) and Priscilla (10) ... Social Science major.
Emmanuel Dudley, Defensive Line Junior, 6’0”, 286 lbs, Columbus, GA (Shaw HS)
PRIOR TO TROY: Was named first team All-Mississippi Junior College performer following his sophomore season at NE Mississippi CC ... Was also named to the All-Region XXIII team ... Had 22 tackles in nine games as a freshman ... Earned NJCAA Preseason All-America honors in 2008 ... PREP: Three year starter at Shaw HS ... Was Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State pick in 3A as a senior ... Played in the Georgia North-South All-Star game ... PERSONAL: Native of of Columbus Georgia.
Riley Flowers, Defensive Line Junior, 5’11”, 280 lbs, Geneva, AL (Geneva HS)
PRIOR TO TROY: Attended Jones County CC ... Named First-Team All-Mississippi Junior College performer following his sophomore season ... Saw action in all 11 games on defense as freshman ... PREP: Played defensive tackle for Geneva County HS ... PERSONAL: Full name is Riley Derz Flowers ... Born January 1, 1987 ... Is the son of Ruth Flowers.
Tebarius Gill, Wide Receiver Redshirt Junior, 6’2”, 204 lbs, Mobile, AL (Vigor HS)
PREP: Two year starter for Vigor HS ... Two-time All-District and All-Area pick ... Voted first team All-State, All-Region and All-Metro as a junior ... Member of the 2006 Allstar game ... Holds school record for most reception yards with 1,450 ... Also lettered in baketball and baseball ... Received MVP honors for basketball and baseball ... PERSONAL: Born November 17, 1989 ... Son of Yolunda Gill and Rodney Bivens ... Undecided on major.
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Tyler Graves, Offensive Line Junior, 6’5”, 281 lbs, Sumrall, MS (Sumrall HS)
PRIOR TO TROY: First-Team All-Mississippi Junior College performer following his sophomore season at Pearl River Community College ... Redshirted the 2006 season at Florida State ... PREP: Starter at Sumerall HS ... As senior, No.1-ranked guard prospect in the state of Mississippi ... Was PrepStar Magazine preseason all-region selection in 2005 after an outstanding junior season that saw him win his district’s Most Valuable Player award.
Lance Gunn, Offensive Line Freshman, 6’0”, 292 lbs, Wetumpka, AL (Elmore Co HS)
PREP: Offensive and Defensive player for three years at Norman Dean HS ... Earned Second-Team All-Area as a Senior ... PERSONAL: Full name is William Lance Gunn ... Is the son of Stacey and Dana Gunn ... Has one brother- Luke (15) ... Born Janurary 28, 1990 ... Business Administration major.
Wes Henry, Long Snapper Sophomore, 6’0”, 230 lbs, Greensboro, AL (Southern Ac)
PREP: Three year starting linebacker for Southern Academy ... Member of a three-time state championship squad (2004, 2005, and 2006) ... Career 276 tackles recorded ... Graduated second in class ... PERSONAL: Son of Melissa and Mac Henry ... Has one brother Trey (24) ... Biology major.
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Tony Davis, Defensive Line Redshirt Freshman, 6’0”, 242 lbs, Perry, GA (Perry HS)
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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Josh Jarboe, Wide Receiver Freshman, 6’2”, 199 lbs, Decatur, GA (Cedar Grove HS)
PREP: Three year starting wide receiver for Cedar Grove HS ... Recorded 34 receptions for 643 yards and five touchdowns as senior ... Pre-season First-Team All-State team selection in 2007 ... Named AllCounty team junior and senior year ... Recorded 43 catches for 873 yards and seven touchdowns and ran ball 22 times for 417 yards and three more TDs ... Had 15 catches for 478 yards and seven TDs in 2005 ... Selected on Atlanta Falcons 7-on-7 Allstar team in two years straight ... Voted fifth best player in Georgia Top 50 ... ESPN and Rivals.com ranked him tenth best wide receiver in the nation ... Scout.com ranked him 18th in best receiver in nation .... ESPN voted him 13th best player in nation.
Jamel Johnson, Wide Receiver Freshman, 6’3”, 192 lbs, Montgomery, AL (GW Carver)
PREP: Played wide receiver out of Carver HS ... Earned First-Team All-Area, All-Region, and All-Metro as senior ... Preseason All-Metro pick as wide receiver ... Holds school record for most reception yards ... Recorded 66 catches for 1,088 yards with 10 touchdowns senior year ... Career total of 97 catches and 1,500 yards recorded ... PERSONAL: Native of Salinas, California ... Son of Latasha and Ojedita Johnson ... Has one brother, Jeremy (14) and one sister, Alayah (11) ... Business Management major.
Eugene Kinlaw, Defensive Line Junior, 6’2”, 294 lbs, Homerville, GA (Clinch Co HS)
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PRIOR TO TROY: Attended Hutchinson CC in Kansas ... First-Team All-American, All-District and All-Region pick as sophomore ... Had 23 total tackles and 15 solo stops as freshman ... In seven games led league with 31 tackles for loss ... Recorded six sacksas sophomore... Named 5th best JUCO prospect in the nation ... Recorded five and half tackles for loss for 22 yards also as a freshman ... Helped lead Hutchinson Community College to a No. 19 national ranking at the end of the season ... Selected Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the week for the week of September 20, 2008 ... Named NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year ... First-Team All-American selection... Was teammate of Nathan Newland ... PREP: Three year starting defensive tackle and offensive guard for the Clinch County Panthers ... Won the State Championship in 2004 ... Selected on the “Super 11” team as senior ... High school teammate to current Trojan, Boris Lee ... High school set national record by allowing negative rushing yards during senior season ... Posted 52 tackles and seven sacks as senior ... Georgia All-State Honorable Mention defensive lineman senior year ... Signed with Troy right out of high school ... PERSONAL: Son of Sandy Maxine Kinlaw ... Has one brother, Quention (22), and two sisters Shonta and Shanta ... Father to two-year-old daughter Bre’nyah Sanaa ... Undecided on a major.
Brandon Lucas, Defensive Back Redshirt Freshman, 5’7”, 179 lbs, Tuskegee, AL (BTW)
PREP: Played five different positions during years at Booker T. Washington HS ... Started at linebacker and tight end during senior year ... PERSONAL: Son of James and Felecia Lucas ... Father played football for Troy in 1987 ... Has two brothers - Darien (14) and Justin (13) ... Nursing major.
Kyle Lucas, Defensive End Freshman, 6’2”, 231 lbs, Holtville, AL (Holtville HS)
PREP: Four year starter at Holtville HS under Bobby Broom ... Threetime First-Team All-Area pick ... First-Team All-Region and All-Metro pick as senior ... Named Second-Team All-Metro as junior ... Recorded over 210 career tackles ... Wetumpka Herald named him one of the Top Recruited Prospects of Elmore County ... Also lettered in baseball and basketball ... All-Area pick for baseball ... PERSONAL:
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Son of Joanne and Eddie Lucas ... Has one sister - Amanda (24) ... Born on July 22, 1990 ... Criminal Justice major.
Jonathan Massaquoi, Defensive End Junior, 6’4”, 290 lbs, Lawrenceville, GA (Cent Gwinnett)
PRIOR TO TROY: Starting defensive end for Butler Junior College out of El Dorado, Kansas ... Rivals.com ranked him the 60th best Junior College player ... Player of the Year candiate as sophomore ... Led the league in sacks with 11.5 ... Recorded 10 tackles for loss and 62 total tackles as sophomore... Voted Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the week for the week of September 27, 2008 ... Help lead Butler to be the NJCAA Champions ... All-American honorable mention selection ... 2008 First-Team All-Jayhawk Conference pick ... PREP: Top defensive prospect of 2007 in Georgia ... Registered 87 tackles and nine sacks as senior ... As junior, recorded 61 tackles and three sacks ... In 2006, named one of the top 60 juniors in the state of Georgia ...PERSONAL: Native of Monrovia Liberia, West Africa ... Son of Betsy and Jonthan Massaquoi ... Has one brother Luseni (29) ... Undecided on major.
Caleb Massey, Defensive Back Freshman, 6’1”, 185 lbs, Sulligent, AL (Sulligent HS)
PREP: Three year starting Defensive back and quarterback for Sulligent HS ... Help lead Blue Devils to the state championship as a senior ... Three-time All-Area and All-District pick ... Selected on the First-Team All-State team as junior and senior and earned honorable mention as sophomore ... Holds the second best State record for total career interceptions with 29 ... Recorded 2,340 yards and 51 touchdowns for his career ... Selected to the ASWA Super 12 ... Class 2A First-Team All-State Athlete ... Named to Birmingham News All-State (all classes) First-Team... Voted Alabama Defensive Player of the Year ... Named to Tuscaloosa News name him “Super 11” and 2A Player of the Year ... Named to MaxPreps Small Schools FirstTeam Defensive All-American ... Named Reebok Alabama Phenom ... Listed 25th best in Alabama as senior ... Also lettered in basketball ... Voted team MVP ... Recorded over 2,000 career points ... Selected on the All-State, All-Region and All-District basketball team ... Also recruited by Mississippi State, Mississippi and Alabama ... Offered basketball scholarship by UAB ... PERSONAL: Full name is Caleb Dejaun Massey ... Son of Frances Walker and Robert Massey ... Has two brothers and two sisters ... Born on May 4, 1991 ... Undecided on a major.
D.J. McLeary, Defensive Back Redshirt Freshman, 5’10”, 194 lbs, Leroy, AL (Leroy HS)
PREP: Played linebacker and safety for three years under coach Steve Phelps at Leroy HS ... Three-year starter for team which won two State Championships in three years (2004 & 2006) ... Set record as senior for most tackles with 13 ... As senior, recorded 12 sacks, six interceptions, and six forced fumbles ... Recorded nine forced fumbles in championship game ... Was a three-time First-Team AllRegion pick ... PERSONAL: Son of Garland and Kelia McCleary ... Father played for Oklahoma State University ... Born December 22, 1988 ... Has one brother - Johnny and two sisters - Jazmine and Jennifer ... Criminal Justice major.
Nathan Newland, Offensive Line Junior, 6’2”, 293 lbs, Frankfort, KY (Franklin Co HS)
PRIOR TO TROY: Originally signed with Troy before attending Hutchinson CC ... Posted the sixth best rushing offense in Jayhawk Conference with an average of 80. yards pre game ... Offense was also ranked sixth in total offense (219 yards per game) and scoring offense (13.8 points per game) ... PREP: Three year starter for Franklin County HS ... Third-Team All-State and First-Team All-District as senior ... Holds Franklin County weight room record with a 600
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pound dead lift ... All-State Class 3A, All-Region, All-District and AllCounty pick as junior ... Recorded 40 tackles and eight tackles for loss.
football at Florida State University ... Grandfather played football for Alabama State ... Has One brother- Marcus (16), and one sister Veronica (11) ... Marketing major.
Chigozie Nwanko, Defensive Line R-Freshman, 6’2”, 268 lbs, Miramar, FL (Hollywood)
Corey Robinson, Quarterback Freshman, 6’1”, 214 lbs, Paducah, KY (Lone Oak HS)
PREP: Coached by Mark Guandolo and Al Lang ... Was a member of the Class 2A State Championship Team in 2005 ... Played on the offensive and defensive lines during prep career ... Named as an honorable mention All-State player as a junior and senior ... As a sophomore, recorded 35 tackles and three sacks ... During his junior season, totaled 42 tackles with six sacks and a forced a fumble ... During senior season, posted 65 tackles to go with five sacks with two forced fumbles and two pass break-ups ... Was selected to the North-South All-Star game ... Also lettered in basketball and track in high school ... PERSONAL: Full name is Chigozie Ikenna Nwankwo ... Was born on February 4, 1990, in Boston ... Is the son of Theresa and Pius Nwankwo, who were both born in Nigeria ... Has two brothers, Emeka (19) and Obinna (9), and two sisters, Amaka (21) and Uchenna (12) ... Brother Emeka is a junior defensive end at Notre Dame ... Was an honor student in high school and was a member of the National Honor Society ... Business major.
Felton Payton, Wide Receiver Freshman, 6’0”, 193 lbs, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
PREP: Three year starter for Fort Walton Beach HS ... All-Region, AllCounty and All-Area pick as senior ... Named Northwest Florida Daily News All-Area team after making 30 receptions for 350 yards and four touchdowns his senior season ... Was nominated to play in the Pensacola Sports Association All-Star game ... Voted team captain as senior ... Won the Leadership Award ... Also lettered in basketball and track ... PERSONAL: Full name is Felton Earl Payton ... Son of Lisa and Felton Payton and step-son of Martha Payton ... Has two brothers Marc (24) and Felton (5) and two sisters- Eboni (15) and Brianna (12) ... Sports Medicine major.
Greg Pratt, Running Back Freshman, 5’8”, 165 lbs, Naples, FL (Naples HS)
Zach Richardson, Defensive Back Freshman, 6’0”, 193 lbs, Alabaster, AL (John Carroll HS)
PREP: Started and lettered three years as defensive back at John Carroll HS ... Also played cornerback and strong safety under Gerald Gann ... Also lettered in track and field ... Placed fifth in 4x400-meter relay ... Sectional and state finalist for track ... Selected on the AllState, All-region and All-District track team as senior ... PERSONAL: Son of Edi and Bill Richardson ... Father and Uncle both played
Willard Ross, Defensive Back Junior, 6’1”, 185 lbs, Hollandale, MS (Simmons HS)
PRIOR TO TROY: Starting safety for Mississippi Delta CC ... PREP: Starting quarterback and safety for Hollandale HS ... Member of the 2005 state championship team ... Had more than 1,200 yards of total offense ... Recorded 49 tackles, eight interceptions, 16 pass deflections and two fumble recoveries... Had interest from Alabama, Memphis, Mississippi State, Mississippi and Southern Miss.
Tyler Samuels, Tight End Soph., 6’4”, 235 lbs, Sarasota, FL (Cardinal Mooney)
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PRIOR TO TROY: Played Division II football at Wingate University out of North Carolina ... PREP: Played at Cardinal Mooney HS ... Voted team captain as senior ... Team reached semifinals senior year ... PERSONAL: Native of Sarasota, Florida ... Son of Connie and William Samuels ... Born on July 20, 1989 ... Has five siblings, Alexis, Shane, Travis, Lindsey and Matthew.
James Searcy, Defensive End Freshman, 6’2”, 286 lbs, Newnan, GA (Northgate HS)
PREP: Started at defensive end at Northgate HS for two years ... Three-time First-Team All-District, All-Region, and All-Area pick as junior ... Earned honorable mention in All-District, All-Area, and AllRegion as senior after in injury shortened season to three games ... Holds the school squat record with a 700 pound squat ... Recorded 100 career tackles ... Participated in U.S. Army High School Junior Combine in 2006 ... PERSONAL: Full name is James Edward Tyler Searcy ... Son of Susan Burnette and James Searcy ... Has one brother- Brandon (17) ... Criminal Justice major.
D.J. Taylor, Running Back R-Freshman, 5’11”, 226 lbs, Fairhope, AL (Baldwin Co)
PREP: Two year starting running back for Baldwin County HS ... Recorded 79 carries for 678 yards and nine touchdowns senior year ... As linebacker, 75 tackels one sack, two forced fumbles and three interceptions recorded ... PERSONAL: Born in Mobile, Alabama ... Son of Victoria and Donald Taylor ... Has two sisters - Ieisha (15) and Christian (9) ... Accounting major.
Shermane Teart, Defensive Tackle Freshman, 6’2”, 250 lbs, Orlando, FL (Edgewater HS)
PREP: Two-way lineman for Edgewater HS ... Recorded 24 tackles
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PREP: Starting running back for the State Championship squad of Naples HS ... Carried the ball 126 times for 1,037 yards and 12 touchdowns as senior ... As senior, caught 17 passes for 277 yards and three touchdowns ... Scored three touchdowns in two different games as senior ... Finished the 2007 season with over 1,600 yards and 20 touchdowns ... Rushed for 1,040 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 8.3 yards per carry as a senior ... Scored four touchdowns in the Rotary Club Collier County All-Star Football Classic his senior year ... Leading rusher in the Class 3A state championship game... News-Press First Team RB ... Class 3A FSWA All-State Third-Team Athlete ... Ranked as an all-purpose back in the nation according to Scout.com ... Named Collier County Offensive Player of the Year as junior ... Also had offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina State and Pittsburgh ... PERSONAL: Native of Nassau, Bahamas ... Son of Bernadette and Craig Pratt ... Has two brothers, Andrew (16) and CJ (6) and four sisters, Deandra (21), Betty (14), Sarah (13) and Martha (10) ... Undecided on a major.
PREP: Played four seasons for Jack Haskins ... Named Mr. Football in Kentucky following a record-setting senior season ... Set national record with 91 touchdown passes, completing 383-of 520 passes and four interceptions as senior ... Piled up 5,872 yards passing during final season ... Threw for 132 touchdowns and 9,271 yards in three years ... Holds state records for completion percentage career (63.7), completion percentage season (73.7), TD passes career (132), yards passing per game season (391.5), pass attempts career (962), pass attempts season (520), yards passing career (9,271) and yards passing season (5,872) ... Named Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year ... Orlando Sentinel All-Southern team... EA Sports and Prep Nation 101 All-America team ... Lettered in baseball and basketball ... PERSONAL: Full name is Corey Lee Robinson... Was born on March 29, 1990 ... Son of Dawn Boyd and Kenny Robinson ... Undecided on a major.
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 his senior season and 44 tackles his junior season ... Honorable mention All-State and was named Central Florida Metro All-Conference ... Played on both offensive and defensive lines ... Help lead team to the state championship as sophomore ... Also lettered in track and field.
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c Jacoby Thomas, Linebacker R-Freshman, 6’0”, 234 lbs, Mobile, AL (Murphy HS)
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PREP: Coached by Rone Lee ... Was All-District, All-Area and AllRegion as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Was All-State as a senior ... Was named as the player of the week four times ... As a sophomore, had 113 tackles and 12 for loss ... As a junior, had 123 tackles with 13 coming for loss ... As a senior, posted 113 tackles ... Also had seven career interceptions ... Ranked as the number 37 linebacker in the nation by Scout.com ... Also lettered in basketball and baseball ... PERSONAL: Full name is Jacoby Maurice Thomas ... Was born on August 22, 1988 ... Is the son of Marcus and Cynthia Thomas ... Has one sister, Jakari (17) ... Undecided on a major.
Bradley Wallace, Defensive Back Freshman, 6’2”, 195 lbs, W. Palm Beach, FL (Dwyer HS)
PREP: Starting safety under Coach Jack Daniels for Dwyer HS ... Played on the Adidas 7 on 7 game ... Help lead an offensive unit that ended the regular-season ranked first overall in Palm Beach County Class 6A-5A-4A ... Recorded 11 tackles versus Olympic Heights ... Completed 47 of 73 passes for 841 yards and nine touchdowns ... Rushed 77 times for 222 yards, averaging 2.88 yards per carry ... Recorded 43 tackles, including three tackles for a loss, a sack, an interception and three pass deflections as senior ... Posted 61 tackles and six sacks, and threw nine touchdown passes senior year ... First-Team All-Area defensive player pick ... Voted team MVP ... First-Team offensive All-State selection as senior ... Finished junior season with 864 yards passing and eight touchdowns ... Also had 664 yards and 8 touchdowns on the ground ... Posted 48 tackles on defense as junior ... Named Class 4A First-Team All-State selection ... Ranked 22nd in South Florida’s Top 50 ... Named Elite Scouting’s 70th top Florida player ... Voted to 2008 Sun Sentinel’s “Super 11”.
Kenny Ware, Wide Receiver Senior, 6’5”, 170 lbs, Albany, GA (Doughtery HS)
PREP: Played wide receiver under Coach Carroll Wright at Dougherty HS ... Selected on the First-Team All-Area, All-Region, and All-metro as junior and senior ... Two-time Second-Team All-State pick ... Played in only five games senior year because of injury ... Named one of the “Dynamite Dozen”... Albany Herald declared him one of the top receivers in 2004 and 2005 ... Recorded 38 receptions for seven touchdowns as junior ... Registered 10 receptions for 149 yards and two touchdowns against Thomasville HS ... Former basketball player for the Troy Trojans ... Recruited by Florida State, Duke, Clemson, Georgia Tech and Marshall ... PERSONAL: Born on April 18, 1986 ... Full name is Kenneth Montreal Ware ... Son of Elizabeth Walls and Kenneth Ware ... Brother to nine siblings, sisters, Katuria (23), Kantessa (17), Keria (17), Toanterria (6), and brothers Kentavious (19), Kevoskie (17), Kenneth (14), and William Milledge (11) ... Social Science major.
Corey Wilkes, Quarterback R-Freshman, 5’10”, 183 lbs, Jasper, AL (Walker HS)
PREP: Finished prep career ranked fifth all-time in passing in AHSAA history with 8,062 yards ... Became only the third quarterback in state history to throw for 5,000 yards and rush for 2,000 yards in a career ... Finished 17th in career touchdown passes with 53 ... Senior year was highlighted by 2,200 yards passing (school record), 20 touchdown passes (school record), along with 402 yards rushing
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL and another four touchdowns, despite sitting out 11 quarters.
Aaron Williams, Defensive Line Freshman, 6’5”, 260 lbs, Leroy, AL (Leroy HS)
PREP: Three year starting offensive lineman from Leroy HS ... Won state championship as senior ... Named to the ASWA All-State team as a senior at offensive tackle ... Named First-Team All-State as senior ... Helped lead Leroy to three straight AHSAA Class 2A state championships ... Two-time All-Area and All-Region pick ... Voted Offensive Lineman of the year ... All-County pick as senior ... Also lettered in basketball ... Voted team MVP ... All-Region selection for basketball ... Also had an offer from Boise State ... PERSONAL: Born November 8, 1990 ... Son of Sharon and Aaron Williams ... Has five sisters- Morrisha (35), Felacia (33), Erin (30), Mary (28) and Mellissa (24) ... Physical Therapy major.
Anthony Williams, Wide Receiver Freshman, 6’2”, 202 lbs, Tampa, FL (Chamberlain HS)
PREP: Help advance Chamberlain HS to the State championship as a senior ... Averaged over 20 yards per catch (39 for 843 yards) and scored 13 touchdowns during his senior season ... Named to the First-Team All-Suncoast Roster ... Honorable Mention FSWA Class 5A All-State as senior ... Averaged over 20 yards per catch ... Caught 39 passes for 843 yards and scored 13 touchdowns during senior season ... Holds team-record with 13 touchdown passes and averaged 21.8 yards per catch ... Named to the First Team All-Suncoast Roster and Honorable Mention FSWA 5A All-State ... Scout.com and rivals.com listed him a 3-star wide receiver ... Ranked 54th best receiver in nation by ESPN.com.
Rod Winston, Linebacker R-Freshman, 6’2”, 222 lbs, Columbus, GA (Shaw HS)
PREP: Five-year letterwinner at Shaw HS ... Helped team to a 47-7 record over his final four years ... Named Bi-City Defensive Player of the Year as a senior ... PERSONAL: Full name is Roderick Kowaski Winston ... Born on November 14, 1988 ... Son of Roderick Winston, Sr. and the late Shirley Winston ... has five siblings ... Sport and Fitness Management major.
Daniel Wyche, Wide Receiver Sophomore, 5’11”, 180 lbs, Elmore, AL (Kadena HS)
PREP: Played wide receiver and defensive back at Kadena HS ... Also lettered in basketball and track and field ... PERSONAL: Native of Sumter, South Carolina ... Attended high school in Okimawa, Japan for three years ... Is the son of Reginald and Joanna Wyche... Father is a member of the United States Air Force ... Has two brothers - David (20) and Darius (14) - and four sisters - Rebekah (17), Rachel (12), Rheagan (10) and Rhamsey (8) ... Plans to major in Physical Education.
Andrew York, Linebacker Senior, 6’1”, 210 lbs, Panama City, FL (Bay HS)
PREP: Two-way player out of Bay HS in Panama City, FL ... Received the Panama City News Herald’s Defensive Player of the Year award in 2004 ... Named to Bay High School Hall of Fame after maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout his career ...PERSONAL: Full name is Andrew Radford York ... Was born on December 18, 1986 ... Is the son of Freddie and Brenda York ... Has one brother, Aaron ... Geomatics major.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
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OPPONENTS,GAMES 1-3
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Bowling Green
Game 2
September 3, 2009 Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: Bowling Green, OH Founded: 1910 Enrollment: 21,132 President: Dr. Carol A. Cartwright Ath. Director: Greg Christopher Conference: Mid-American Nickname: Falcons Colors: Orange and Brown Stadium: Doyt Perry Stadium Capacity: 24,000 Playing Surface: Field Turf Series: First Meeting
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Florida September 12, 2009 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dave Clawson
Game 3
Location: Gainesville, FL Founded: 1853 Enrollment: 51, 413 President: Dr. Bernie Machen Ath. Director: Jeremy Foley Conference: Southeastern Nickname: Gators Colors: Blue and Orange Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Capacity: 88.548 Playing Surface: Natural Grass Series: Florida leads series 1-0
UAB September 19, 2009 Movie Gallery Troy, AL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Urban Meyer
Location: Birmingham, AL Founded: 1969 Enrollment: 16,246 President: Dr. Carol Z. Garrison Ath. Director: Brian Mackin Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Blazers Colors: Forest Green and Old Gold Stadium: Legion Field Capacity: 72,000 Playing Surface: Field Turf Series: Series tied 3-3
COACHING STAFF
COACHING STAFF
COACHING STAFF
THE FALCONS
THE GATORS
THE BLAZERS
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
Head Coach: Dave Clawson Record at Bowling Green: 0-0 (1st Season) Overall Record: 58-49 (10th season)
2008 Record/Conference: 6-6 (4-4 MAC) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not ranked Starters Returning: 12 Starters Lost: 12 Lettermen Returning: 39 Lettermen Lost: 18
Football Contact: Dave Meyer Office Phone: (419) 372-7077 E-mail: meyer@bgsu.edu SID Mailing Address: 201 Perry Stadium East Bowling Green, OH 43403-0030 Fax: (419) 372-6015 Press Box Phone: TBA Website: bgsufalcons.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 3 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 November 3 November 12 November 20 November 27
vs Troy at Missouri at Marshall vs Boise State vs Ohio* at Kent State* at Ball State* vs Central Michigan* at Buffalo* at Miami (Ohio)* vs Akron* vs Toledo*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 13 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8 November 21 November 28
at Pittsburgh, W 27-17 vs Minnesota, L 17-42 at Boise State, L 7-20 at Wyoming, W 45-16 vs E. Michigan*, L 21-24 at Akron*, W 37-33 vs Miami (OH)*, L, 20-27 at N. Illinois*, L 13-16 vs Kent St*, W 45-30 at Ohio*, W 28-3 vs Buffalo*, L 34-40 at Toledo*, W 38-10
Head Coach: Urban Meyer Record at Florida: 38-9 (5th season) Overall Record: 83-17 (9th season)
2008 Record/Conference: 13-1 (7-1 SEC) 2008 Postseason: National Champions Final AP Rank: 1 (AP), 1 (USA Today), 1 (BCS) Starters Returning: 18 Starters Lost: 4 Lettermen Returning: 53 Lettermen Lost: 18
Football Contact: Steve McClain Office Phone: (352) 375-4683 ext. 6100 E-mail: stevem@gators.uaa.ufl.edu SID Mailing Address: Central Receiving, Gale Lemerand Drive; Gainesville, FL 32604-2485 Fax: (352) 375-4809 Press Box Phone: n Website: gatorzone.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28
vs Charleston Southern vs Troy vs Tennessee* at Kentucky* at LSU* vs Arkansas* at Mississippi State* vs Georgia* vs Vanderbilt* at South Carolina* vs FIU vs Florida State*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 25 November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 November 29 December 6 January 8
vs Hawai’i, W 56-10 vs Miami (FL), W 26-3 at Tennessee*, W 30-6 vs Mississippi*, L 30-31 at Arkansas*, W 38-7 vs LSU*, W 51-21 vs Kentucky*, W 63-5 vs Georgia*, W 49-10 at Vanderbilt*, W 42-14 vs S. Carolina*, W 56-6 vs The Citadel, W 70-19 at Florida State, W 45-15 vs Alabama, W 31-20 vs Oklahoma, W 24-14
Neil Callaway
Head Coach: Neil Callaway Record at UAB: 6-18 (3rd season) Overall Record: 6-18 (3rd season)
2008 Record/Conference: 4-8 (3-5 C-USA) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 18 Starters Lost: 7 Lettermen Returning: 51 Lettermen Lost: 14
Football Contact: Norm Reilly Office Phone: (205) 934-0730 E-mail: nreilly@uab.edu SID Mailing Address: 617 13th Street South Birmingham, AL 35294-1160 Fax: (205) 934-7505 Press Box Phone: (205) 327-5528 Website: uabsports.cstv.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 1 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28
vs Rice* vs SMU* at Troy at Texas A&M vs Southern Miss* at Mississippi at Marshall* at UTEP* vs Florida Atlantic at Memphis* at East Carolina* vs Central Florida*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 2 October 8 October 18 November 1 November 15 November 22 November 29
vs Tulsa*, L 22-45 at Fla. Atlantic, L 34-49 at Tennessee, L 3-35 vs Alabama St, W 45-10 at S. Carolina, L 13-26 vs Memphis*, L 30-33 at Houston*, L 20-45 vs Marshall*, W 23-21 at S. Miss*, L 14-70 at Tulane*, W 41-24 vs E. Carolina*, L 13-17 at UCF*, W 15-0
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Game 4
Arkansas St.
Game 5
September 26, 2009 ASU Stadium Jonesboro, AR
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: Jonesboro, AR Founded: 1909 Enrollment: 11,490 President: Dr. Les Wyatt Ath. Director: Dr. Dean Lee Steve Conference: Sun Belt Roberts Nickname: Red Wolves Colors: Scarlett and Black Stadium: ASU Stadium Capacity: 30,406 Playing Surface: Grass Series: Arkansas State leads series 7-4
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 MTSU
Game 6
October 6, 2009 Movie Gallery Troy, AL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: Murfreesboro, TN Founded: 1911 Enrollment: 23,872 President: Dr. Sidney McPhee Ath. Director: Chris Massaro Rick Conference: Sun Belt Stockstill Nickname: Blue Raiders Colors: Royal Blue and White Stadium: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium Capacity: 30,788 Playing Surface: Sportexe PowerBlade Turf Series: Middle Tennessee leads series 11-5
FIU October 17, 2009 FIU Stadium Miami, FL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: Miami, FL Founded: 1965 Enrollment: 18,000 President: Dr. Modesto Madiquie Ath. Director: Pete Garcia Conference: Sun Belt Nickname: Golden Panthers Colors: Blue and Gold Stadium: FIU Stadium Capacity: 18,000 Playing Surface: Field Turf Series: Troy leads series 5-0
COACHING STAFF
COACHING STAFF
COACHING STAFF
THE RED WOLVES
THE BLUE RAIDERS
THE GOLDEN PANTHERS
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
Head Coach: Steve Roberts Record at Arkansas State: 37-47 (7th season) Overall Record: 86-80-1 (15th season)
2008 Record/Conference: 6-6 (4-3 SBC) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 17 Starters Lost: 10 Lettermen Returning: 50 Lettermen Lost: 15
Football Contact: Jerry Scott Office Phone: (870) 972-3405 E-mail: jscott@astate.edu SID Mailing Address: 217 Olympic Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401 Fax: (870) 972-3405 Press Box Phone: (870) 972-3367 Website: astateredwolves.com
September 5 September 12 September 26 October 3 October 13 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28 December 3
vs Mississippi Valley St. at Nebraska vs Troy* at Iowa at ULM* vs FIU* at Louisville at Louisiana-Lafayette* at Florida Atlantic* at Middle Tennessee* vs North Texas* at WKU*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 11 October 18 November 1 November 8 November 22 November 29 December 3
at Texas A&M, W 18-14 vs TX Southern, W 83-10 vs S. Miss, L 24-27 vs MTSU*, W 31-14 at Memphis, L 17-29 vs ULM*, W 37-29 at ULL*, L 23-28 at Alabama, L 0-35 at FIU*, L 21-22 vs FAU*, W 28-24 at N. Texas*, W 33-28 at Troy*, L 9-35
2008 Record/Conference: 5-7 (3-4 SBC) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 17 Starters Lost: 5 Lettermen Returning: 45 Lettermen Lost: 11
Football Contact: Mark Owens Office Phone: (615) 898-5057 E-mail: owens@goblueraiders.com SID Mailing Address: 1500 Greenland Avenue Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Fax: (615) 898-5626 Press Box Phone: (615) 898-2312 Website: goblueraiders.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 6 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28
at Clemson vs Memphis at Maryland at North Texas* at Troy* vs Mississippi State vs WKU* at Florida Atlantic* vs FIU* vs Louisiana-Lafayette* vs Arkansas State at ULM*
2008 RESULTS August 28 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 30 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 8 November 15 November 22 December 3
vs Troy*, L 17-31 vs Maryland, W 24-14 at Kentucky, L 14-20 at Arkansas St*, L 14-31 vs FAU*, W 14-13 at FIU*, L 21-31 at Louisville, L 23-42 at Miss. State, L 22-31 ULM*, W 24-21 at WKU, W 21-10 vs N. Texas*, W 52-13 at ULL*, L 28-42
Head Coach: Mario Cristobal Record at FIU: 6-18 (3rd season) Overall Record: 6-18 (3rd season)
2008 Record/Conference: 5-7 (3-4 SBC) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 16 Starters Lost: 7 Lettermen Returning: 59 Lettermen Lost: 16
Football Contact: Brian Goldman Office Phone: (305) 348-1496 E-mail: bgoldman@fiu.edu SID Mailing Address: 11200 Southwest 8th St. Miami, FL 33199 Fax: (305) 348-2963 Press Box Phone: TBA Website: fiusports.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 12 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 December 5
at Alabama at Rutgers vs Toledo at ULM* at WKU* vs Troy* at Arkansas State* vs Louisiana-Lafayette* at Middle Tennessee* vs North Texas* at Florida vs Florida Atlantic
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 November 1 November 8 November 22 November 29 December 6
at Kansas, L 10-40 at Iowa, L 0-42 vs South Florida, L 9-17 at Toledo, W 35-16 at N. Texas*, W 42-10 vs MTSU*, W 31-21 at Troy*, L 23-33 at ULL*, L 20-49 vs Ark. State*, W 22-21 vs ULM*, L 27-31 at FAU*, L 50-57 vs WKU, W 27-3
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OPPONENTS,GAMES 4-6
2009 SCHEDULE
Head Coach: Rick Stockstill Record at MTSU: 17-20 (4th season) Overall Record: 17-20 (4th season)
Mario Cristobal
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
OPPONENTS,GAMES 7-9
Game 7
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North Texas
Game 8
October 24, 2009 Movie Gallery Troy, AL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: Denton, TX Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 33,500 President: Dr. Gretchen Bataille Ath. Director: Rick Villarreal Todd Conference: Sun Belt Dodge Nickname: Mean Green Colors: Green and White Stadium: Fouts Field Capacity: 30,500 Playing Surface: Sportexe Omnigrass Turf Series: Troy leads series 5-1
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL ULM
Game 9
October 31, 2009 Movie Gallery Troy, AL
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Monroe, LA Founded: n Enrollment: 8.767 President: Dr. James Cofer, Sr. Ath. Director: Bobby Staub Conference: Sun Belt Nickname: Warhawks Colors: Maroon and Gold Stadium: Malone Stadium Capacity: 30, 427 Playing Surface: AstroPlay Series: Troy leads series 7-3-1
WKU November 7, 2009 Houchens-L.T. Smith Bowling Green, KY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charlie Weatherbie
Location: Bowling Green, KY Founded: 1906 Enrollment: 19,761 President: Dr. Gary Ransdell Ath. Dir.: Dr. Camden Wood Selig David Conference: Sun Belt Elson Nickname: Hilltoppers Colors: Red and White Stadium: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Capacity: 23,000 Playing Surface: AstroPlay Series: Troy leads series 6-0-1
COACHING STAFF
COACHING STAFF
COACHING STAFF
THE MEAN GREEN
THE WARHAWKS
THE HILLTOPPERS
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
Head Coach: Todd Dodge Record at North Texas: 3-21 (3rd season) Overall Record: 3-21 (3rd season)
2008 Record/Conference: 1-11 (0-7 SBC) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 18 Starters Lost: 6 Lettermen Returning: 47 Lettermen Lost: 18
Football Contact: Eric Capper Office Phone: (940) 565-2476 E-mail: ecapper@unt.edu SID Mailing Address: 1301 S. Bonnie Brae, 802 Avenue East; Denton, TX 76207-2003 Fax: (940) 369-8408 Press Box Phone: (940) 565-2476 Website: meangreensports.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 3 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28
at Ball State vs Ohio at Alabama vs Middle Tennessee* at Louisiana-Lafayette* vs Florida Atlantic* at Troy* vs WKU* vs ULM* at FIU* vs Army at Arkansas State*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 13 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8 November 22 November 29
at Kansas State, L 6-45 vs Tulsa, L 26-56 at LSU, L 3-41 at Rice, L 20-77 vs FIU*, L 10-42 vs ULL*, L 30-59 at ULM*, L 23-35 vs Troy*, L 17-45 at WKU, W 51-40 at FAU*, L 13-46 at MTSU*, L 13-52 vs Ark. State*, L 28-33
Head Coach: Charlie Weatherbie Record at ULM: 25-45 (7th season) Overall Record: 70-109 (17th season)
2008 Record/Conference: 4-8 (3-4 SBC) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 16 Starters Lost: 9 Lettermen Returning: 40 Lettermen Lost: 19
Football Contact: Adam Prendergast Office Phone: (318) 342-5463 E-mail: prendergast@ulm.edu SID Mailing Address: 308 Stadium Drive Monroe, LA 71209-2500 Fax: (318) 342-5367 Press Box Phone: (318) 342-5367 Website: ulmathletics.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 13 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28
at Texas vs Texas Southern at Arizona State at Florida Atlantic* vs FIU* vs Arkansas State* at Kentucky at Troy* at North Texas* vs WKU* at Louisiana-Lafayette* vs Middle Tennessee*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 12 September 20 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22
at Auburn, L 0-34 at Arkansas, L 27-28 vs Ala. A&M, W 37-15 at Tulane, L 10-24 vs ULL*, L 35-44 at Ark. State*, L 29-37 vs N. Texas*, W 35-23 vs FAU*, L 28-29 vs Troy*, W 31-30 at MTSU*, L 21-24 at Mississippi, L 0-59 at FIU*, W 31-27
Head Coach: David Elson Record at WKU: 39-32 (7th season) Overall Record: 39-32 (7th season)
2008 Record/Conference: 2-10 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 16 Starters Lost: 11 Lettermen Returning: 33 Lettermen Lost: 22
Football Contact: Todd Stewart Office Phone: (270) 745-3161 E-mail: todd.stewart@wku.edu SID Mailing Address: 1140 Diddle Arena, 1 Big Red Way; Bowling Green, KY 42101 Fax: (270) 745-3444 Press Box Phone: (270) 745-6941 Website: wkusports.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 28 December 3
at Tennessee vs South Florida vs Central Arkansas at Navy vs FIU* vs Louisiana-Lafayette* at Middle Tennessee* at North Texas* vs Troy* at ULM* at Florida Atlantic* vs Arkansas State*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 November 1 November 8 November 15 December 6
at Indiana, L 13-31 at E. Kentucky, W 37-13 at Alabama, L 7-41 vs Murray State, W 50-9 at Kentucky, L 3-41 at Virginia Tech, L 13-27 vs Ball State, L 7-24 vs FAU, L 20-24 vs North Texas, L 40-51 at Troy, L 7-17 vs MTSU, L 10-21 at FIU, L 3-27
3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Game 10
Arkansas
Game 11
November 14, 2009 Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR
GENERAL INFORMATION
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 Fla. Atlantic
Game 12
November 21, 2009 Movie Gallery Troy, AL
ULL November 28, 2009 Cajun Field Lafayette, LA
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
COACHING STAFF
COACHING STAFF
COACHING STAFF
THE RAZORBACKS
THE OWLS
THE RAGIN’ CAJUNS
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
Location: Fayetteville, AR Founded: 1871 Enrollment: 19,191 President: Dr. B. Alan Sugg Ath. Dir.: Jeff Long Conference: Southeastern Nickname: Razorbacks Colors: Cardinal and White Stadium: Razorback Stadium Capacity: 72,000 Playing Surface: PowerBlade 2.5 Series: Arkansas leads series 2-0
Bobby Petrino
Head Coach: Bobby Petrino Record at Arkansas: 5-7 (2nd season) Overall Record: 46-16 (6th season)
2008 Record/Conference: 5-7 (2-6 SEC) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 18 Starters Lost: 6 Lettermen Returning: 50 Lettermen Lost: 17
Football Contact: Kevin Trainor Office Phone: (479) 575-2751 E-mail: ktrainor@uark.edu SID Mailing Address: Broyles Athletic Center, Maple and Razorback Rd; Fayetteville, AR 72701 Fax: (479) 575-7481 Press Box Phone: (479) 575-6622 Website: arkansasrazorbacks.com
September 5 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28
vs Missouri State vs Georgia* at Alabama* at Texas A&M vs Auburn* at Florida* at Mississippi* vs Eastern Michigan vs South Carolina* vs Troy vs Mississippi State* at LSU*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8 November 22 November 28
vs W. Illinois, W 28-24 vs ULM, W 28-27 vs Alabama*, L 14-49 at Texas, L 10-52 vs Florida*, L 7-38 at Auburn*, W 25-22 at Kentucky*, L 20-21 at Mississippi*, L 21-23 vs Tulsa, W 30-23 at S. Carolina*, L 21-34 at Miss. State*, L 28-31 vs LSU*, W 31-30
Head Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Record at FAU: 48-48 (7th season) Overall Record: 148-125-3 (25th season)
2008 Record/Conference: 7-6 (4-3 SBC) 2008 Postseason: Motor City Bowl (Detroit, MI) Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 14 Starters Lost: 10 Lettermen Returning: 46 Lettermen Lost: 22
Football Contact: Katrina McCormack Office Phone: (561) 297-3163 E-mail: kmccormi@fau.edu SID Mailing Address: Oxley Center, 777 Glades Road; Boca Raton, FL 33431 Fax: (561) 297-3163 Press Box Phone: (561) 251-5588 Website: fausports.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 5 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28 December 3
at Nebraska at South Carolina vs ULM* vs Wyoming at North Texas* at Louisiana-Lafayette* vs Middle Tennessee* at UAB vs Arkansas State* at Troy* vs WKU* at FIU*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 30 October 7 October 18 October 25 November 8 November 15 November 22 November 29 December 26
at Texas, L 10-52 vs UAB, W 49-34 at Michigan State, L 0-17 at Minnesota, L 3-37 at MTSU*, L 13-14 vs Troy*, L 17-30 at WKU, W 24-20 at ULM*, W 29-28 at N. Texas*, W 46-13 vs ULL*, W 40-29 at Ark. State*, L 14-28 at FIU*, W 57-50 vs C. Michigan, W 24-21
Location: Lafayette, LA Founded: 1900 Enrollment: 15,035 President: Dr. E. Joseph Savoie Ath. Dir.: David Walker Ricky Conference: Sun Belt Bustle Nickname: Ragin’ Cajuns Colors: Vermillion and White Stadium: Cajun Field Capacity: 31,000 Playing Surface: ProGrass, Artificial Turf Series: Louisiana-Lafayette leads series 7-5
Head Coach: Ricky Bustle Record at ULL: 32-50 (7th season) Overall Record: 32-50 (7th season)
2008 Record/Conference: 6-6 (5-2 SBC) 2008 Postseason: None Final AP Rank: Not Ranked Starters Returning: 16 Starters Lost: 6 Lettermen Returning: 50 Lettermen Lost: 16
Football Contact: Daryl Cetnar Office Phone: (337) 482-6331 E-mail: sportsinfo@louisiana.edu SID Mailing Address: 201 Reinhardt Drive Lafayette, LA 70506-4297 Fax: (337) 482-6528 Press Box Phone: (337) 851-2255 Website: ragincajuns.com
2009 SCHEDULE September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28
vs Southern vs Kansas State at LSU at Nebraska vs North Texas* at WKU* vs Florida Atlantic* at FIU* at Arkansas State* at Middle Tennessee* vs ULM* vs Troy*
2008 RESULTS August 30 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 December 3
at S. Miss, L 21-51 at Illinois, L 17-20 vs Kent State, W 44-27 at Kansas State, L 37-45 at ULM*, W 44-35 at N. Texas*, W 59-30 vs Ark. State*, W 28-23 vs FIU*, W 49-20 vs UTEP, L 24-37 at FAU*, L 29-40 at Troy*, L 3-48 vs MTSU*, W 42-28
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2009 SCHEDULE
Location: Boca Raton, FL Founded: 1961 Enrollment: 26,000 President: Frank T. Brogan Ath. Dir.: Craig Angelos Howard Conference: Sun Belt Schnellenberger Nickname: Owls Colors: Blue and Red Stadium: Lockhart Stadium Capacity: 20,500 Playing Surface: Natural Grass Series: Troy leads series 5-1
TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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2009 Trojans Travel Plans at Bowling Green
Depart Troy on 9/2/09 Crowne Plaza Toledo 444 North Summit Street Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 255-6187
at Florida
Depart Troy on 9/11/09 Hilton-Ocala 3600 SW 36th Avenue Ocala, FL 34474 (352) 854-1400
at Arkansas State
Depart Troy on 9/25/09 Holiday Inn 3006 South Caraway Road Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 935-2030
at FIU at WKU at Arkansas at La-Lafayette
Depart Troy on 10/16/09 Marriott Miami Airport 1201 NW LeJune Road Miami, FL 33126 (305) 649-5000 Depart Troy on 11/6/09 Holiday Inn-University Plaza 1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 745-0088 Depart Troy on 11/13/09 Double Tree 301 Southwest Walton Blvd Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 845-7770 Depart Troy on 11/27/09 Hilton 1521 West Pinhook Blvd Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 235-6111
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
MEDIA COVERING TROY PRINT MEDIA
Andalusia Star-News Phone (334) 222-8887 ext. 334 Fax (334) 222-6597 www.andalusiastarnews.com Birmingham News Phone (205) 325-2431 Fax (205) 325-2425 www.al.com Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Phone (706) 571-8500 Fax (706) 576-6290 www.ledger-enquirer.com Dothan Eagle Drew Champlin, Beat Writer Phone (334) 792-3141 Fax (334) 712-7979 www.dothaneagle.com Enterprise Ledger Phone (334) 347-9533 Fax (334) 347-0825 Mobile Register Tommy Hicks, Columnist Phone (251) 433-1551 Fax (251) 434-8603 www.al.com Montgomery Advetiser A. Stacy Long, Beat Writer Phone (334) 261-1522 Fax (334) 261-1548 www.montgomeryadvertiser.com The Southeast Sun Phone (334) 393-2969 Fax (334) 393-2967 www.southeastsun.com Tropolitan Phone (334) 670-3327 Fax (334) 670-3435 Troy Messenger Phone (334) 566-4270 Fax (334) 566-4281 www.troymessenger.com
NATIONAL MEDIA Sports Illustrated Phone (212) 522-7586 Fax (212) 522-1001 www.si.com
The Sporting News Phone (314) 993-7772 Fax (314) 997-0765 www.sportingnews.com USA Today Phone (703) 276-3761 Fax (703) 276-5505 www.usatoday.com
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TEAM STATISTICS....... TROY........ OPP Individual Statistics
SCORING............................................... 426.............................277 Points Per Game................................ 32.8.......................... 21.3 FIRST DOWNS....................................... 291.............................241 Rushing............................................... 123.............................107 Passing............................................... 149............................ 113 Penalty................................................ 19.................................21 RUSHING YARDAGE.............................. 2178........................ 1816 Yards gained rushing......................... 2409....................... 2237 Yards lost rushing............................... 231............................ 421 Rushing Attempts............................... 449.............................517 Average Per Rush............................... 4.9...............................3.5 Average Per Game.............................. 167.5...................... 139.7 TDs Rushing........................................ 23.................................16 PASSING YARDAGE............................... 3207........................ 2441 Att-Comp-Int........................................ 523-319-11.423-232-21 Average Per Pass................................ 6.1...............................5.8 Average Per Catch.............................. 10.1.......................... 10.5 Average Per Game.............................. 246.7......................187.8 TDs Passing........................................ 26.................................18 TOTAL OFFENSE.................................... 5385....................... 4257 Total Plays........................................... 972............................ 940 Average Per Play................................. 5.5...............................4.5 Average Per Game.............................. 414.2.......................327.5 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards...................... 47-1025............. 71-1271 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards...................... 26-292................... 15-38 INT RETURNS: #-Yards......................... 21-220................... 11-97 KICK RETURN AVERAGE...................... 21.8........................... 17.9 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE...................... 11.2.............................2.5 INT RETURN AVERAGE......................... 10.5.............................8.8 FUMBLES-LOST.................................... 24-12....................... 23-8 PENALTIES-Yards.................................. 88-751................. 88-674 Average Per Game.............................. 57.8...........................51.8 PUNTS-Yards......................................... 53-2054............ 75-2894 Average Per Punt................................ 38.8.......................... 38.6 Net punt average................................ 36.5.......................... 32.8 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game.............. 29:03................... 32:01 3RD-DOWN Conversions...................... 71/187................ 77/212 3rd-Down Pct...................................... 38%...........................36% 4TH-DOWN Conversions...................... 16/23...................... 8/28 4th-Down Pct...................................... 70%...........................29% SACKS BY-Yards.................................... 37-271.................... 13-88 MISC YARDS......................................... 74.................................18 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED...................... 53.................................34 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS...................... 20-29..................... 12-17 ON-SIDE KICKS..................................... 0-0...............................0-1 RED-ZONE SCORES.............................. 53-62 85%.... 33-43 77% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS................... 38-62 61%.... 26-43 60% PAT-ATTEMPTS...................................... 48-52 92%.....31-33 94% ATTENDANCE........................................ 96157.................315510 Games/Avg Per Game....................... 5/19231...........7/45073 Neutral Site Games.......................................................1/30197
BY QUARTERS...1st... 2nd... 3rd... 4th... OT....Total
Troy Trojans............. 115.... 145......92...... 74...... 0........426 Opponents.............. 54...... 62........38...... 120.... 3........ 277
RUSHING..............G...Att... Gain...Lost... Net... Avg.. TD.. Lg... Avg/G DuJuan Harris.........13.210...1128.......51..1077...... 5.1..11... 67...... 82.8 Jerrel Jernigan........12.. 33..... 261.........7... 254...... 7.7....1... 38.......21.2 Jamie Hampton......5.... 52..... 257.......21... 236......4.5....4... 20....... 47.2 Xavier Moreland.....9.... 34..... 227.........1... 226......6.6....0... 26.......25.1 Maurice Greer........13.. 31..... 199.........5... 194......6.3....2... 60.......14.9 Kennard Burton......13.. 13....... 98.........3......95...... 7.3....2... 20......... 7.3 Fernandus Edwards.3.... 12....... 79.........0......79......6.6....1... 35...... 26.3 D.J. Taylor................1...... 9....... 38.........1......37...... 4.1....0..... 7....... 37.0 Levi Brown..............10.. 33....... 95.......78...... 17......0.5....0... 13.........1.7 Tanner Jones..........4...... 4..........9.........0........ 9......2.2....0..... 4.........2.2 Dantavious Parker..4.... 11....... 18.......13........ 5......0.5....2..... 5.........1.2 TEAM.......................13.... 7..........0.......51..... -51..... -7.3....0..... 0........-3.9 Total.........................13.449...2409.... 231.2178......4.9..23... 67.....167.5 Opponents..............13.517...2237.... 421.1816......3.5..16... 41.... 139.7
PASSING...........G...Effic... Att-Cmp-Int... Pct..... Yds...TD.. Lg...Avg/G Levi Brown.............10.127.31.....201-326-3....61.7..... 2030.15...86..... 203.0 Jamie Hampton.....5... 119.86.....107-174-8....61.5..... 1046.9......45..... 209.2 Tanner Jones.........4... 82.51..............7-15-0....46.7.... 64...... 0......11........16.0 Dantavious Parker.4... 66.93............... 1-3-0....33.3.... 12...... 0......12.......... 3.0 Jonathan Chandler.6... 251.60............. 1-2-0....50.0.... 48...... 0......48.......... 8.0 Jerrel Jernigan.......12.223.40............. 1-2-0....50.0.... 2........ 1........ 2.......... 0.2 DuJuan Harris........13.472.00............. 1-1-0....100.0.. 5........ 1........ 5.......... 0.4 Total........................13.124.70..319-523-11....61.0..... 3207.26...86......246.7 Opponents.............13.107.43...232-423-21....54.8.... 2441.. 18...64......187.8 RECEIVING................G.... No......Yds......Avg.....TD...... Long... Avg/G Jerrel Jernigan............. 12....77......868.....11.3....... 5........... 86.......72.3 Kennard Burton........... 13....47......492.....10.5....... 1........... 31....... 37.8 DuJuan Harris.............. 13....36......216.......6.0....... 3........... 29.......16.6 Gerald Tate.................. 12....23......238.....10.3....... 1........... 33.......19.8 Mykeal Terry................ 13....23......210....... 9.1....... 4........... 38.......16.2 Andrew Davis............... 13....20......286.....14.3....... 2........... 58.......22.0 Cornelius Williams....... 13....18...... 174.......9.7....... 3........... 24.......13.4 Zack Marcum............... 13....14......135.......9.6....... 0........... 26.......10.4 Austin Silvoy................. 13....12......155.....12.9....... 3........... 35.......11.9 Justin Bray................... 11....12........80.......6.7....... 1........... 17......... 7.3 Fred Turner.................. 13......9........ 77.......8.6....... 1........... 15.........5.9 Patrick Cherry.............. 12......8........80.....10.0....... 1........... 18.........6.7 Chip Reeves................. 8........4........40.....10.0....... 0........... 12.........5.0 Xavier Moreland.......... 9........4........25.......6.2....... 1........... 10.........2.8 Fernandus Edwards.... 3........3........19.......6.3....... 0........... 10.........6.3 Matt Stidham............... 4........2........19.......9.5....... 0........... 11.........4.8 Maurice Greer............. 13......2........15....... 7.5....... 0........... 11.........1.2 Tanner Jones............... 4........1........48.....48.0....... 0........... 48.......12.0 Willie McDowell........... 1........1........ 17..... 17.0....... 0........... 17....... 17.0 Jonathan Chandler...... 6........1........12.....12.0....... 0........... 12.........2.0 Travis Boyd................... 13......1.......... 3.......3.0....... 0............. 3.........0.2 Wesley Potter............... 13......1......... -2......-2.0....... 0............. 0........-0.2 Total.............................. 13. 319... 3207.....10.1.....26........... 86.... 246.7 Opponents................... 13.232....2441.....10.5.....18........... 64.....187.8 INTERCEPTIONS................. No..........Yds......Avg...........TD....... Long Terence Moore.......................6..............59.........9.8.............1.............. 24 Sherrod Martin.......................4..............44.........11.0...........0.............. 25 Tavares Williams....................3..............22.........7.3..............0.............. 22 Boris Lee.................................2..............18.........9.0.............0.............. 18 Jorrick Calvin..........................2..............42.........21.0...........0.............. 22 Donnell Golden.......................2..............32.........16.0...........0.............. 20 KeJuan Phillips.......................1..............3...........3.0.............0.................3 Xavier Lamb............................1..............0...........0.0.............0.................0 Total.........................................21............220......10.5...........1.............. 25 Opponents..............................11............97.........8.8.............0.............. 21 PUNTING................... No....Yds.....Avg....Long.... TB....FC....I20.Blkd Will Goggans.................52...2037..... 39.2....... 68.....4...... 7.......18......... 1 TEAM.............................1......... 17..... 17.0.........17.....0...... 0.......0........... 0 Total...............................53.. 2054..... 38.8....... 68.....4...... 7.......18......... 1 Opponents....................75.. 2894..... 38.6........61.....7...... 16.....21......... 0
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TOTAL OFFENSE.......... G..... Plays.....Rush.....Pass...... Total....Avg/G Levi Brown......................10....359....... 17..........2030...... 2047.... 204.7 Jamie Hampton..............5......226....... 236........1046...... 1282.... 256.4 DuJuan Harris.................13....211........ 1077......5............. 1082.......83.2 Jerrel Jernigan................12....35.......... 254........2............. 256.......... 21.3 Xavier Moreland.............9......34.......... 226........0............. 226.......... 25.1 Maurice Greer................13....31.......... 194........0............. 194.......... 14.9 Kennard Burton..............13....13.......... 95..........0............. 95...............7.3 Fernandus Edwards.......3......12.......... 79..........0............. 79............26.3 Tanner Jones..................4......19.......... 9............64.......... 73............18.2 Jonathan Chandler.........6......2............ 0............48.......... 48.............. 8.0 D.J. Taylor........................1......9............ 37..........0............. 37............ 37.0 Dantavious Parker..........4......14.......... 5............12.......... 17.............. 4.2 TEAM...............................13....7............ -51.........0............. -51............ -3.9 Total.................................13....972........ 2178......3207...... 5385.....414.2 Opponents......................13....940....... 1816......2441...... 4257..... 327.5 KICKOFFS..........No....... Yds..... Avg..... TB....OB... Retn..... Net.....YdLn Michael Taylor..... 89......5178....58.2....... 9...... 6............ Total..................... 89......5178....58.2....... 9...... 6...1271....41.9.........28 Opponents.......... 56..... 3419....61.1....... 5...... 3.. 1025....41.0.........29
FIELD GOALS.. M-A... Pct... <19.. 20-29..30-39.. 40-49..50+.. Lg.. Blk Sam Glusman....20-29.69.0..0-0.....8-9....... 5-9.......7-9........0-2....48.....2 FG SEQUENCE............. Troy Trojans................... OPPONENTS Middle Tennessee..........(35)....................................................(22) Alcorn State....................(23),(48),(41)...........................................Ohio State.......................(22)..........................................................Oklahoma State.............(47).............................................(22),(19) FAU..................................(20),(35),(30).............................. (34),27 FIU...................................(20),(44)..................................................North Texas.....................(28),48,(24).......................................(46) ULM.................................37,(47),44,56....................................(48) WKU................................50,(34),35,36.....................................43 LSU..................................(23)............................................(52),(27) ULL..................................(42),(40)......................................43,(29) ASU..................................30................................................... 29,51 Southern Miss................(20),(34),28...................... (38),(46),(39) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. OFFENSIVE LINE.....G... Plays........ +........ -...... KD.PEN.. SCK......GRD Nic Riley..................... 13...... 70...... 67....... 3..........9......2..... 0.0......95.7 Zach Swindall............ 1......... 13...... 12....... 1..........0......0..... 0.0......92.3 Will Chambliss........... 13...... 56...... 51....... 5..........2......0..... 0.0...... 91.1 Chris Jamison............ 13.... 924....834.....90....... 59......6..... 3.0......90.2 Dion Small................. 13.... 924....828.....96....... 81......2..... 2.0......89.6 Steven Merkel............ 13...... 58...... 52....... 6..........4......0..... 0.0......89.6 Danny Franks............. 11.... 712....636.....80....... 48......3..... 1.0......89.3 Micah Grimes............ 6......... 45...... 40....... 5..........1......2..... 1.0......88.9 Tyler Clark.................. 13.... 898....794...114....... 59......4..... 1.0......88.4 Wesley Potter............. 13.... 288.... 251..... 37....... 26......4..... 1.0.......87.1 Steven Adams............ 13.... 905....778...119....... 67......2..... 0.0......85.9 Windham Rotunda.... 1......... 22...... 18....... 4..........3......0..... 0.0...... 81.8 Murray Keasler.......... 1......... 22...... 15....... 7..........2......2..... 0.0......68.2 Total............................ 13..4939.4368...577..... 362... 30..... 9.0......88.4 ALL PURPOSE.........G....Rush....Rec.... 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Tot...Avg/G DuJuan Harris............ 13.. 1077.... 216....... 0....... 20......0..1313....101.0 Jerrel Jernigan........... 12.... 254....868.....43....... 53......0. 1218....101.5 Jorrick Calvin............. 13.........0........ 0...149..... 693... 42....884......68.0 Kennard Burton......... 13...... 95....492....... 0..........0......0....587......45.2 Maurice Greer........... 13.... 194...... 15....... 0..... 203......0....412...... 31.7 Andrew Davis............. 13.........0....286....... 0..........0......0....286......22.0 Xavier Moreland........ 9....... 226...... 25....... 0..........0......0....251...... 27.9 Cornelius Williams..... 13.........0.... 174.....65..........0......0....239......18.4 Gerald Tate................ 12.........0....238....... 0..........0......0....238......19.8 Jamie Hampton......... 5....... 236........ 0....... 0..........0......0....236.......47.2 Mykeal Terry.............. 13.........0.... 210....... 0..........0......0....210...... 16.2 Austin Silvoy............... 13.........0....155....... 0..........0......0....155......11.9 Zack Marcum............. 13.........0....135....... 0..........0......0....135...... 10.4 Fernandus Edwards.. 3......... 79...... 19....... 0..........0......0...... 98......32.7 Fred Turner................ 13.........0...... 77.....13..........0......0...... 90........ 6.9 Justin Bray................. 11.........0...... 80....... 0..........0......0...... 80.........7.3 Patrick Cherry............ 12.........0...... 80....... 0..........0......0...... 80........ 6.7 Terence Moore.......... 13.........0........ 0....... 0..........0... 59...... 59........ 4.5 Tanner Jones............. 4............9...... 48....... 0..........0......0...... 57...... 14.2 Chip Reeves............... 8............0...... 40...... -1..........6......0...... 45........ 5.6 Tavares Williams....... 13.........0........ 0.....23..........0... 22...... 45........ 3.5 Sherrod Martin.......... 13.........0........ 0....... 0..........0... 44......44........ 3.4 Nate Nolin.................. 13.........0........ 0....... 0....... 40......0...... 40........ 3.1 D.J. Taylor................... 1..........37........ 0....... 0..........0......0...... 37...... 37.0 Donnell Golden.......... 11.........0........ 0....... 0..........0... 32...... 32........ 2.9 Matt Stidham............. 4............0...... 19....... 0..........0......0...... 19........ 4.8 Boris Lee.................... 13.........0........ 0....... 0..........0... 18...... 18........ 1.4 Willie McDowell......... 1............0...... 17....... 0..........0......0...... 17.......17.0 Levi Brown................. 10.......17........ 0....... 0..........0......0...... 17........ 1.7 Jonathan Chandler.... 6............0...... 12....... 0..........0......0...... 12........ 2.0 John Mark Patrick..... 13.........0........ 0....... 0....... 10......0...... 10........ 0.8 Dantavious Parker..... 4............5........ 0....... 0..........0......0........ 5........ 1.2 Travis Boyd................. 13.........0........ 3....... 0..........0......0........ 3........ 0.2 KeJuan Phillips.......... 13.........0........ 0....... 0..........0......3........ 3........ 0.2 Wesley Potter............. 13.........0....... -2....... 0..........0......0....... -2....... -0.2 TEAM.......................... 13......-51........ 0....... 0..........0......0..... -51....... -3.9 Total............................ 13.. 2178..3207...292...1025.220.6922... 532.5 Opponents................. 13.. 1816..2441.....38... 1271....97.5663... 435.6
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FUMBLE RETURNS............. No.......... Yds........ Avg......... TD....... Long Jorrick Calvin*........................1.............. 17............17.0......... 2.............. 17 Steve McLendon.....................1.............. 67...........67.0......... 0.............. 67 Total.........................................2.............. 84...........42.0........ 2.............. 67 Opponents..............................1.............. 6..............6.0........... 0.................6 * includes a 65 yard return of a blocked field goal vs. ULL. |------ PATs ------| SCORING...............TD. FGs . Kick. Rush.. Rcv.. Pass .DXP.. Saf.. Pts Sam Glusman..........0....20-29.48-52.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0..108 DuJuan Harris..........14..0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....84 Jerrel Jernigan.........6....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....36 Jamie Hampton.......4....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0.... 24 Mykeal Terry............4....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0.... 24 Jorrick Calvin...........3....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....18 Cornelius Williams...3....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....18 Austin Silvoy.............3....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....18 Kennard Burton.......3....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....18 Maurice Greer.........2....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....12 Andrew Davis...........2....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....12 Dantavious Parker...2....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0....12 Fred Turner..............1....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0...... 6 Terence Moore........1....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0...... 6 Justin Bray...............1....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0...... 6 Fernandus Edwards.1....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0...... 6 Xavier Moreland......1....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0...... 6 Gerald Tate..............1....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0...... 6 Patrick Cherry..........1....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0...... 6 Levi Brown...............0....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-1....... 0..... 0...... 0 Tavares Williams.....0....0-0.........0-0.....0-0...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 0...... 0 Total..........................53.20-29.48-52.....0-0...... 0.....0-1....... 0..... 0..426 Opponents...............34.12-17.31-33.....0-1...... 0.....0-0....... 0..... 3..277
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Saf 2 Boris Lee.......................13..... 73........53...... 126.......... 9.5-37.......... 4.5-22..........2-18........... 4.......... 1.................. .... ......... ............... . 48 Bear Woods..................10..... 69........39...... 108.......... 7.0-26.......... 2.0-16............................. 2.......... 2.................. .... ......... ............... . 6 Sherrod Martin.............13..... 61........33...... 94...................... ..................... ...........4-44........... 7.......... 2.................. .... ......... ............... . 20 Terence Moore.............13..... 51........25...... 76............. 5.0-11............ 0.5-0..........6-59........... 3.......... 4.................. .... 2...... ............... . 14 Jorrick Calvin................13..... 57........19...... 76............. 4.0-13.................... ...........2-42........... 9.......... 2........... 3-17... 2...... 1............. . 15 Tavares Williams..........13..... 55........20...... 75.............. 3.5-8.................... ...........3-22........... 4.......... 1............. 1-0... ......... ............... . 91 Brandon Lang...............13..... 44........25...... 69........ 17.5-115........ 10.5-97............................. 4........ 28.................. .... 2...... ............... . 90 Cameron Sheffield.......13..... 50........16...... 66..........12.5-69.......... 5.5-44............................. 3........ 25............. 2-0... 3...... 1............. . 98 Dion Gales....................13..... 43........19...... 62..........15.5-45.......... 5.5-29........................................ 12.................. .... 1...... ............... . 5 Trevor Ford....................13..... 43........6........ 49.............. 2.0-2.................... .............................. 6.......... 1.................. .... 2...... ............... . 95 Maurice Coleman.........13..... 27........19...... 46............ 8.0-27.......... 4.5-23............................. 1.......... 5.................. .... ......... ............... . 92 Steve McLendon..........13..... 28........12...... 40............ 7.0-12............ 3.0-2.......................................... 8........... 1-67... ......... ............... . 77 Rashad Roussell..........12..... 17.........16...... 33............ 4.5-10............ 3.0-9.......................................... 6.................. .... ......... ............... . 33 Donnell Golden............11..... 24........7........ 31.............. 1.0-9.................... ...........2-32............................................. .... ......... ............... . 49 Xavier Lamb..................11..... 18........9........ 27.............. 0.5-4............ 0.5-4............ 1-0........... 2.......... 1.................. .... ......... ............... . 39 Daniel Sheffield............13..... 16........6........ 22...................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 18 Courtland Fuller...........13..... 14........6........ 20............ 3.0-18.......... 2.0-15............................. 1............................... .... 1...... ............... . 43 Trinidy Thomas.............13..... 9...........5........ 14...................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 51 Kenny Mainor...............3....... 9...........5........ 14.............. 3.0-5.................... ........................................... 6.................. .... ......... ............... . 13 Chris Bowens................8....... 14.................. 14...................... ..................... .............................. 1............................... .... ......... ............... . 29 Kedric Manning............11..... 5...........8........ 13.............. 1.0-7............ 1.0-7.......................................................... 1-0... ......... ............... . 84 Fred Turner...................13..... 7...........4........ 11...................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 23 Bryant McKissic...........13..... 7...........2........ 9......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... 1...... ............... . 36 Sam Sellers..................13..... 5...........2........ 7................. 1.0-6.................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 31 John Mark Patrick........13..... 5...........2........ 7................. 2.0-5.................... ........................................... 2.................. .... ......... ............... . 97 Daniel Orr.....................3....... 2...........4........ 6................. 2.0-4.................... ........................................... 1.................. .... ......... ............... . 46 Brandon Boudreaux.....4....... 2...........4........ 6......................... ............. 0.5-6.......................................... 3.................. .... ......... ............... . 34 KeJuan Phillips.............13..... 2...........1........ 3......................... ..................... ............. 1-3............................................. .... ......... ............... . 52 Carvel Jones.................2....... 2..................... 2......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 42 Derrick Thomas............13..... 2..................... 2......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 30 Nate Nolin.....................13..... 1..................... 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 32 DuJuan Harris..............13..... 1..................... 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 1A Brandon Cody...............1....... 1..................... 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 35 Michael Taylor..............13..... 1..................... 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 54 Jeremy Hawkins...........5....... .............1........ 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 7 Jamie Hampton............5....... 1..................... 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 28 Xavier Moreland...........9....... 1..................... 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 74 Dion Small....................13..... 1..................... 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . 81 Mykeal Terry.................13..... 1..................... 1......................... ..................... ................................................................ .... ......... ............... . Total..............................13..... 769......368... 1137.... 109-433......... 37-271..... 21-220......... 47......110........... 8-84... 14.... 2............. . Opponents....................13..... 676......248.... 924..... 60.0-204........... 13-88........11-97.........56........ 26........... 12-6... 16.... 4............ 3
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL TROY INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes 28 DuJuan Harris vs ULL (Nov 22) Yards Rushing 234 DuJuan Harris vs ULL (Nov 22) TD Rushes 2 DuJuan Harris at MTSU (Aug 28) Jamie Hampton at FAU (Oct 07) DuJuan Harris at North Texas (Oct 25) DuJuan Harris vs ULL (Nov 22) DuJuan Harris vs ASU (Dec 06) Long Rush 67 DuJuan Harris vs ULL (Nov 22) Pass attempts 72 Levi Brown at LSU (Nov 15) Pass completions 40 Levi Brown at North Texas (Oct 25) Yards Passing 391 Levi Brown at North Texas (Oct 25) TD Passes 4 Jamie Hampton vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) Long Pass 86 Levi Brown vs FIU (Oct 18) Receptions 10 Jerrel Jernigan at LSU (Nov 15) Yards Receiving 131 Jerrel Jernigan vs FIU (Oct 18) TD Receptions 2 Mykeal Terry vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) Long Reception 86 Jerrel Jernigan vs FIU (Oct 18) Field Goals 3 Sam Glusman vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) Sam Glusman at FAU (Oct 07) Long Field Goal 48 Sam Glusman vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) Punts 8 Will Goggans at Ohio State (Sep 20) Will Goggans vs FIU (Oct 18) Punting Avg 68.0 Will Goggans at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) Long Punt 68 Will Goggans at Oklahoma State (Sep 27) Long Punt Return 38 Cornelius Williams vs USM (Dec 21) Long KO Return 95 Jorrick Calvin at North Texas (Oct 25) Tackles 24 Boris Lee at Middle Tennessee (Aug 28) Bear Woods at Middle Tennessee (Aug 28) Sacks 2.0 Bear Woods at MTSU (Aug 28) Cameron Sheffield at FAU (Oct 07) Cameron Sheffield vs FIU (Oct 18) Maurice Coleman vs FIU (Oct 18) Boris Lee vs USM (Dec 21) Tackles For Loss 3.5 Brandon Lang at North Texas (Oct 25) Interceptions 3 Sherrod Martin vs Alcorn State (Sep 13)
TROY TEAM GAME HIGHS
vs ULL (Nov 22) vs ULL (Nov 22) vs ULL (Nov 22) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) vs ULL (Nov 22) at LSU (Nov 15) at North Texas (Oct 25) at North Texas (Oct 25) vs FIU (Oct 18) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) at North Texas (Oct 25) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) vs FIU (Oct 18) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) vs FIU (Oct 18) at North Texas (Oct 25) at Middle Tennessee (Aug 28) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) vs Alcorn State (Sep 13)
OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes 24 Kendall Hunter, at Okla. State (Sep 27) Charles Scott, at LSU (Nov 15) Yards Rushing 169 Kendall Hunter, at Okla. State (Sep 27) TD Rushes 2 Keith Toston, at Okla. State (Sep 27) Kendall Hunter, at Okla. State (Sep 27) Quinn Johnson, at LSU (Nov 15) Long Rush 41 Kendall Hunter, at Okla. State (Sep 27) Pass attempts 52 Giovanni Vizza, at North Texas (Oct 25) Pass completions 31 Giovanni Vizza, at North Texas (Oct 25) Yards Passing 283 Rusty Smith, at FAU (Oct 07) TD Passes 4 Terrelle Pryor, at Ohio State (Sep 20) Long Pass 64 Austin Davis, vs USM (Dec 21) Receptions 14 Casey Fitzgerald, at North Texas (Oct 25) Yards Receiving 126 Brandon LaFell, at LSU (Nov 15) TD Receptions 3 Dez Bryant, at Oklahoma State (Sep 27) Long Reception 64 Gerald Baptiste, vs USM (Dec 21) Field Goals 3 Britt Barefoot, vs USM (Dec 21) Long Field Goal 52 Colt David, at LSU (Nov 15) Punts 10 Alexander Oelfke, vs Alcorn St. (Sep 13) Punting Avg 46.6 A.J. Trapasso, at Ohio State (Sep 20) Long Punt 61 Carlos Munera, vs FIU (Oct 18) Long Punt Return 13 Avery Holley, at FAU (Oct 07) Long KO Return 54 Robert Williams, at ULM (Nov 01) Tackles 14 Lee Robinson, vs Alcorn State (Sep 13) Tobe Nwigwe, at North Texas (Oct 25) Sacks 1.0 12 times Tackles For Loss 3.0 Quentin Newman, vs FIU (Oct 18) Tokumbo Abanikanda, vs USM (Dec 21) Interceptions 2 Kurt Coleman, at Ohio State (Sep 20)
OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes 62 Yards Rushing 358 Yards Per Rush 5.8 TD Rushes 4 Pass attempts 52 Pass completions 31 Yards Passing 283 Yards Per Pass 12.1 TD Passes 4 Total Plays 85 Total Offense 612 Yards Per Play 7.4 Points 55 Sacks By 4 First Downs 35 Penalties 15 Penalty Yards 104 Turnovers 7 Interceptions By 2
at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) at LSU (Nov 15) at North Texas (Oct 25) at North Texas (Oct 25) at FAU (Oct 07) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) at Ohio St. (Sep 20) at North Texas (Oct 25) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) vs Southern Miss (Dec 21) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27) vs ULL (Nov 22) vs ULL (Nov 22) vs Alcorn St. (Sep 13) vs Alcorn St. (Sep 13) at Ohio St. (Sep 20) at Oklahoma St. (Sep 27)
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GAME HIGHS
Rushes 55 Yards Rushing 391 Yards Per Rush 7.1 TD Rushes 4 Pass attempts 72 Pass completions 41 Yards Passing 439 Yards Per Pass 8.8 TD Passes 4 Total Plays 107 Total Offense 736 Yards Per Play 6.9 Points 65 Sacks By 7 First Downs 36 Penalties 11 Penalty Yards 94 Turnovers 4 Interceptions By 6
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS
3rd-Down Conversions
118
Date Aug 28 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 07 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov. 1 Nov 08 Nov 15 Nov 22 Dec 06 Dec 21
Opponent Score at Middle Tennessee W 31-17 Alcorn State W 65-0 at Ohio State L 10-28 at Oklahoma State L 24-55 at FAU W 30-17 FIU W 33-23 at North Texas W 45-17 at ULM L 30-31 WKU W 17-7 at LSU L 31-40 ULL W 48-3 ASU W 35-9 vs Southern Miss L 27-30 Troy Trojans Opponents
4th-Down Conversions Date Aug 28 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 07 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov. 1 Nov 08 Nov 15 Nov 22 Dec 06 Dec 21
Opponent Score at Middle Tennessee W 31-17 Alcorn State W 65-0 at Ohio State L 10-28 at Oklahoma State L 24-55 at FAU W 30-17 FIU W 33-23 at North Texas W 45-17 at ULM L 30-31 WKU W 17-7 at LSU L 31-40 ULL W 48-3 ASU W 35-9 vs Southern Miss L 27-30 Troy Trojans Opponents
Time of Possession
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Overall 4-13 30.8% 5-16 31.2% 5-15 33.3% 4-10 40.0% 3-15 20.0% 0-11 0.0% 4-12 33.3% 3-10 30.0% 11-19 57.9% 9-22 40.9% 8-15 53.3% 5-11 45.5% 10-18 55.6% 71-187 38.0% 77-212 36.3%
1st Qtr 0-2 0.0% 2-3 66.7% 0-2 0.0% 0-2 0.0% 2-5 40.0% 0-2 0.0% 3-6 50.0% 1-2 50.0% 3-4 75.0% 5-6 83.3% 1-2 50.0% 2-3 66.7% 2-2 100.0% 21-41 51.2% 17-53 32.1%
2nd Qtr 1-3 33.3% 1-4 25.0% 2-5 40.0% 2-3 66.7% 0-3 0.0% 0-3 0.0% 0-2 0.0% 1-4 25.0% 3-6 50.0% 2-5 40.0% 1-3 33.3% 2-3 66.7% 2-4 50.0% 17-48 35.4% 20-56 35.7%
4th Qtr 2-5 40.0% 1-4 25.0% 0-4 0.0% 1-2 50.0% 0-2 0.0% 0-4 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-2 50.0% 4-7 57.1% 0-7 0.0% 4-7 57.1% 1-3 33.3% 2-5 40.0% 17-53 32.1% 19-50 38.0%
OT
Overall 0-1 0.0% 5-5 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-3 33.3% 3-3 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-3 33.3% 2-2 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-2 0.0% 16-23 69.6% 8-28 28.6%
1st Qtr 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 2-3 66.7% 1-2 50.0%
2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 2-2 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 2-2 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-2 50.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-3 33.3% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-2 0.0% 2-3 66.7% 4-4 100.0% 8-13 61.5% 0-7 0.0% 3-8 37.5% 4-11 36.4%
OT
Date Opponent Score Aug 28 at Middle Tennessee W 31-17 Sep 13 Alcorn State W 65-0 Sep 20 at Ohio State L 10-28 Sep 27 at Oklahoma State L 24-55 Oct 07 at FAU W 30-17 Oct 18 FIU W 33-23 Oct 25 at North Texas W 45-17 Nov. 1 at ULM L 30-31 Nov 08 WKU W 17-7 Nov 15 at LSU L 31-40 Nov 22 ULL W 48-3 Dec 06 ASU W 35-9 Dec 21 vs Southern Miss L 27-30 Troy Trojans Total Avg. Opponents Total Avg.
Overall 24:06 37:19 29:50 19:25 32:13 30:11 30:08 20:08 27:06 27:38 31:09 23:03 45:25 377:41 29:03 416:14 32:01
1st Qtr 3:49 8:31 6:37 3:22 9:10 7:45 11:36 5:52 5:14 8:15 4:29 4:40 4:44 84:04 6:28 110:56 8:32
2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 5:41 4:51 9:58 8:10 7:33 9:15 7:13 5:29 5:39 8:53 7:10 7:56 8:09 5:03 6:41 2:49 8:29 6:08 7:12 6:33 6:00 10:37 8:25 4:19 7:27 9:42 95:37 89:45 7:21 6:54 99:23 105:15 7:38 8:05
3rd Qtr 1-3 33.3% 1-5 20.0% 3-4 75.0% 1-3 33.3% 1-5 20.0% 0-2 0.0% 0-3 0.0% 0-2 0.0% 1-2 50.0% 2-4 50.0% 2-3 66.7% 0-2 0.0% 4-6 66.7% 16-44 36.4% 21-52 40.4%
0-1 0-1 0-1
0-0 0-0 0-0
4th Qtr 9:45 10:40 6:25 3:21 8:31 7:20 5:20 4:46 7:15 5:38 10:03 5:39 8:32 93:15 7:10 100:40 7:44
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0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL OFFENSE GAME-BY-GAME Date Opponent Aug 28 at MTSU Sep 13 ALCORN STATE Sep 20 at Ohio State Sep 27 at Oklahoma State Oct 07 at FAU Oct 18 FIU Oct 25 at North Texas Nov 1 at ULM Nov 08 WKU Nov 15 at LSU Nov 22 ULL Dec 06 ASU Dec 21 vs Southern Miss Totals Opponent
|---RUSHING---| No. Yds TD Lg 36 164 3 33 50 315 4 60 23 97 0 13 23 144 0 38 51 233 3 26 40 137 1 35 28 108 3 14 28 186 1 21 33 131 0 21 17 64 1 13 55 391 4 67 30 156 2 25 35 73 1 15 449 2178 23 67 517 1816 16 41
Avg per rush: 4.9 All purpose avg/game: 532.5
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
|--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICK RET--| No. Yds TD Lg Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg 17 136 1 30 17-28-1 136 1 30 4 60 0 22 37 421 4 38 37-57-2 421 4 38 0 0 0 0 30 218 1 45 30-43-2 218 1 45 4 68 0 21 27 272 3 25 27-49-2 272 3 25 8 201 0 41 11 127 0 26 11-24-1 127 0 26 3 54 0 28 19 255 3 86 19-29-0 255 3 86 3 67 0 29 41 439 2 48 41-51-0 439 2 48 4 136 1 95 23 221 3 29 23-36-1 221 3 29 4 86 0 24 30 298 2 58 30-46-1 298 2 58 2 32 0 19 34 316 2 35 34-72-1 316 2 35 8 165 0 38 9 68 1 17 9-20-0 68 1 17 2 34 0 18 15 181 3 29 15-24-0 181 3 29 1 15 0 15 26 255 1 33 26-44-0 255 1 33 4 107 0 53 319 3207 26 86 319-523-11 3207 26 86 47 1025 1 95 232 2441 18 64 232-423-21 2441 18 64 71 1271 0 54
Avg per catch: 10.1 Pass efficiency: 124.70 Kick ret avg: 21.8 Total offense avg/gm: 414.2
Date OB Aug 28 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 07 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 08 Nov 15 Nov 22 Dec 06 Dec 21
|Kicks--XPTS-| Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf Pts 4-4 0 0 0 31 8-8 0 0 0 65 1-1 0 0 0 10 3-3 0 0 0 24 3-3 0 0 0 30 4-3 0 0 0 33 6-3 0 0 0 45 3-3 0 0 0 30 2-2 0 0 0 17 4-4 0 0 0 31 6-6 0 0 0 48 5-5 0 0 0 35 3-3 0 0 0 27 52-48 0 0 0 426 33-31 0 0 3 277
Opponent
|---------------------------PUNTING----------------------------| No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20
|---FIELD GOALS---| |--------KICKOFFS---------| A-M Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB
at MTSU ALCORN STATE at Ohio State at Oklahoma State at FAU FIU at North Texas at ULM WKU at LSU ULL ASU vs Southern Miss Totals Opponent
5 3 8 1 4 8 4 2 3 6 2 4 3 53 75
1-1 3-3 1-1 1-1 3-3 2-2 3-2 4-1 4-1 1-1 2-2 1-0 3-2 29-20 17-12
189 37.8 126 42.0 310 38.8 68 68.0 168 42.0 270 33.8 150 37.5 72 36.0 89 29.7 233 38.8 74 37.0 164 41.0 141 47.0 2054 38.8 2894 38.6
49 44 51 68 46 51 40 41 40 51 46 52 55 68 61
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 7
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 7 16
0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 8 11
0 2 1 1 2 5 0 1 1 2 0 2 1 18 21
35 48 22 47 35 44 28 47 34 23 42 0 34 48 52
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 1 6 2 89 1 56
6 382 12 721 3 174 5 310 7 405 8 511 9 501 7 425 4 272 6 209 9 494 437 62.4 337 56.2 5178 58.2 3419 61.1
63.7 60.1 58.0 62.0 57.9 63.9 55.7 60.7 68.0 34.8 54.9 1 0 9 5
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2 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 3
0 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
119
TROY GAME-BY-GAME STATS
|------TACKLES-----| |-SKS-| |-FUMBLE-| Pass Blkd Opponent Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick at Middle Tennessee 87 34 121 13.5-60 5.5-47 1 1-67 1-18 7 3 0 ALCORN STATE 45 30 75 8.0-29 0.0-0 3 1-0 6-53 18 6 0 at Ohio State 33 38 71 6.0-32 1.0-16 0 0-0 1-0 0 2 0 at Oklahoma State 71 7 78 5.0-8 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 at FAU 40 20 60 9.0-47 4.0-35 2 1-0 2-0 0 2 0 FIU 56 26 82 11.5-34 7.5-30 2 2-0 1-4 22 1 0 at North Texas 72 32 104 9.0-42 3.5-34 2 1-0 3-42 11 9 0 at ULM 76 40 116 9.0-47 2.5-16 1 0-0 1-12 13 4 1 WKU 62 34 96 14.0-42 6.0-31 1 0-0 1-22 17 8 0 at LSU 70 45 115 5.0-17 1.0-11 0 0-0 1-22 8 7 0 UL 49 22 71 7.5-20 5.0-17 1 0-0 2-10 11 0 1 ASU 61 20 81 6.0-19 3.0-14 0 1-0 2-37 3 2 0 vs Southern Miss 47 20 67 6.0-36 4.0-23 1 1-17 0-0 0 2 0 Totals 769 368 1137 109.5-433 43.0-274 14 8-84 21-220 110 47 2 Opponent 676 248 924 60.0-204 12.5-86 16 12-6 11-97 26 56 4
SPECIAL TEAMS GAME-BY-GAME
All Purp 300 736 315 416 360 392 547 407 429 380 459 337 328 5385 4257
Punt ret avg: 11.2
DEFENSE GAME-BY-GAME Date Aug 28 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 07 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 01 Nov 08 Nov 15 Nov 22 Dec 06 Dec 21
|--PUNT RET--| No Yds TD Lg 4 35 0 18 3 21 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 40 0 21 4 36 0 22 1 27 0 27 1 4 0 4 1 0 0 0 3 32 0 15 2 25 0 13 3 72 0 38 26 292 0 38 15 38 0 13
OPPONENT GAME-BY-GAME
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 OPPONENT OFFENSE GAME-BY-GAME
120
|-----RUSHING-----| | --RECEIVING--| Date Opponent No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Aug 28 at MTSU 50 84 1 18 20 200 1 46 Sep 13 ALCORN STATE 24 72 0 25 12 48 0 13 Sep 20 at Ohio State 42 170 0 18 10 139 4 39 Sep 27 at Oklahoma State 62 358 4 41 16 254 3 44 Oct 07 at FAU 31 75 1 19 21 283 1 32 Oct 18 FIU 36 83 1 35 22 266 2 40 Oct 25 at North Texas 33 92 1 14 31 246 1 32 Nov 1 at ULM 47 202 1 21 20 169 3 24 Nov 08 WKU 35 121 1 21 15 95 0 16 Nov 15 at LSU 39 119 4 30 21 221 1 33 Nov 22 ULL 36 175 0 39 7 72 0 34 Dec 06 ASU 45 160 1 24 17 172 0 26 Dec 21 vs Southern Miss 37 146 1 22 20 276 2 64 Opponent totals 517 1816 16 41 232 2441 18 64 Troy Trojans 449 2178 23 67 319 3207 26 86 Avg per rush: 3.5 All purpose avg/game: 435.6
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL |-------PASSING-------| Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Lg 20-34-1 200 1 46 12-37-6 48 0 13 10-17-1 139 4 39 16-21-0 254 3 44 21-41-2 283 1 32 22-34-1 266 2 40 31-52-3 246 1 32 20-32-1 169 3 24 15-33-1 95 0 16 21-41-1 221 1 33 7-15-2 72 0 34 17-32-2 172 0 26 20-34-0 276 2 64 232-423-21 2441 18 64 319-523-11 3207 26 86
Avg per catch: 10.5 Pass efficiency: 107.43 Kick ret avg: 17.9 Total offense avg/gm: 327.5
OPPONENT DEFENSE GAME-BY-GAME Date Opponent Aug 28 at MTSU Sep 13 ALCORN STATE Sep 20 at Ohio State Sep 27 at Oklahoma State Oct 07 at FAU Oct 18 FIU Oct 25 at North Texas Nov 1 at ULM Nov 08 WKU Nov 15 at LSU Nov 22 ULL Dec 06 ASU Dec 21 vs Southern Miss Opponent totals Troy Trojans
|------------TACKLES------------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| Pass Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk 54 2 56 5.0-14 2.0-9 2 3-0 1-11 0 1 81 10 91 3.0-8 1.0-5 4 2-6 2-28 0 2 32 40 72 4.0-14 2.0-11 1 0-0 2-0 0 2 50 8 58 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 1-0 2-18 5 10 38 44 82 4.0-9 0.0-0 1 0-0 1-14 1 3 58 16 74 10.0-38 1.0-10 0 0-0 0-0 1 1 44 46 90 5.0-18 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 5 47 16 63 3.0-5 0.0-0 1 1-0 1-16 5 2 64 13 77 5.0-18 1.5-5 2 1-0 1-0 1 2 55 15 70 3.0-9 1.0-3 2 2-0 1-10 10 17 61 13 74 6.0-17 1.0-10 1 1-0 0-0 2 2 38 8 46 4.0-9 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 1 55 18 73 9.0-46 4.0-35 1 1-0 0-0 0 8 676 248 924 60.0-204 12.5-86 16 12-6 11-97 26 56 769 368 1137 109.5-433 43.0-274 14 8-84 21-220 110 47
OPPONENT SPECIAL TEAMS GAME-BY-GAME Date Aug 28 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 07 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 08 Nov 15 Nov 22 Dec 06 Dec 21
Opponent at MTSU ALCORN STATE at Ohio State at Oklahoma State at FAU FIU at North Texas at ULM WKU at LSU ULL ASU vs Southern Miss Opponent totals Troy Trojans
|--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg 4 67 0 33 0 0 0 0 9 122 0 23 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 10 4 25 0 9 5 115 0 33 0 0 0 0 5 71 0 27 3 16 0 13 6 146 0 32 2 -6 0 0 8 125 0 28 1 3 0 3 7 166 0 54 0 0 0 0 3 54 0 22 0 0 0 0 3 24 0 11 4 -4 0 4 8 158 0 32 0 0 0 0 6 112 0 34 1 4 0 4 6 101 0 29 0 0 0 0 71 1271 0 54 15 38 0 13 47 1025 1 95 26 292 0 38
|--------------------------------PUNTING------------------------| No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ 6 241 40.2 52 0 0 1 1 10 374 37.4 50 0 1 0 1 7 326 46.6 60 0 2 1 3 2 68 34.0 37 0 0 1 0 4 69 17.2 42 0 0 1 0 8 349 43.6 61 0 0 4 1 6 260 43.3 54 0 1 1 1 5 173 34.6 42 0 0 0 0 7 242 34.6 40 0 1 2 0 6 225 37.5 44 0 0 3 0 7 304 43.4 53 0 2 0 3 3 127 42.3 45 0 0 0 0 4 136 34.0 52 0 0 1 1 75 2894 38.6 61 0 7 16 11 53 2054 38.8 68 1 4 7 8
I20 1 1 3 1 1 5 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 21 18
All Purp 284 120 309 612 358 349 338 371 216 340 247 332 422 4257 5385
Punt ret avg: 2.5
Blkd Kick 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 4 2
|Kicks----XPTS---| Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf Pts 2-2 0 0 0 17 0-0 0 0 0 0 4-4 0 0 0 28 7-7 0 0 0 55 2-2 0 0 0 17 3-3 0 0 1 23 2-2 0 0 0 17 1-1 0 0 0 30 1-1 0 0 0 7 5-4 0 0 0 40 0-0 0 0 0 3 1-1 0 0 1 9 3-3 0 0 0 30 33-31 0 0 3 277 52-48 0 0 0 426
|---FIELD GOALS---| |----------KICKOFFS----------| Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OB 1-1 22 0 4 283 70.8 0 0 0-0 0 0 1 33 33.0 0 0 0-0 0 0 5 319 63.8 1 0 2-2 22 0 10 635 63.5 2 0 2-1 34 0 4 253 63.2 1 0 0-0 0 0 4 230 57.5 0 1 1-1 46 0 4 214 53.5 0 0 1-1 48 0 6 361 60.2 0 2 1-0 0 0 2 94 47.0 0 0 2-2 52 0 8 478 59.8 0 0 2-1 29 1 2 115 57.5 0 0 2-0 0 0 1 60 60.0 0 0 3-3 46 0 5 344 68.8 1 0 17-12 52 1 56 3419 61.1 5 3 29-20 48 2 89 5178 58.2 9 6
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL TOT 17.5 15.5 12.5 9.5 8.0 7.0 7.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
MT - 2.0-8 1.5-25 3.0-4 - - 2.0-16 1.0-2 - 1.0-1 - - 2.0-3 - 1.0-1 - - - - -
ALC - - - - - - DNP - 1.0-1 - 1.0-3 1.0-3 1.0-2 1.0-1 - 1.0-4 - 1.0-9 1.0-6 -
OHST 1.0-16 1.0-4 1.0-7 1.5-3 1.5-2 - - - DNP - - - - DNP - - DNP - - DNP
OKST - - - 1.0-1 - 1.0-2 1.0-1 - - - - - DNP 1.0-3 1.0-1 - - - - DNP
FAU 2.0-21 1.5-7 2.0-13 - 1.0-2 - - 1.0-2 - - 0.5-1 - DNP DNP - 1.0-1 DNP DNP - -
FIU 2.0-4 1.5-8 3.0-7 - 2.0-6 1.0-1 1.0-1 - - - - 1.0-7 DNP DNP - - - - - -
NT 3.5-13 1.5-7 - - 1.0-13 0.5-1 DNP - - 2.0-4 - - DNP DNP - - - - - 0.5-4
ULM 2.0-8 - 2.0-13 1.0-7 - 1.0-6 DNP 1.0-2 1.0-9 - 1.0-2 - DNP DNP - - - - - -
WKU 1.0-15 3.0-5 - 1.0-7 1.0-0 2.0-0 - 2.0-5 2.0-0 - 1.0-2 1.0-8 DNP DNP - - - DNP - -
LSU 2.0-12 2.0-4 1.0-1 - - - - - - - - - DNP DNP - - - - - -
ULL 2.0-9 1.0-0 - - 0.5-0 1.0-1 2.0-3 - - - - - DNP DNP - - 1.0-7 - - -
ASU 1.0-10 2.0-2 2.0-3 - 1.0-4 - - - - - - - DNP DNP - - - - - -
USM 1.0-7 2.0-15 0.5-1 1.0-5 0.5-0 1.0-8 DNP DNP -
SACKS Brandon Lang Cameron Sheffield Dion Gales Maurice Coleman Boris Lee Rashad Roussell Steve McLendon Courtland Fuller Bear Woods Kedric Manning Xavier Lamb Terence Moore Brandon Boudreaux
TOT 10.5 5.5 5.5 4.5 4.5 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5
MT - 1.5-25 1.0-6 - 0.5-0 - - - 2.0-16 - - 0.5-0 DNP
ALC - - - - - - - - DNP - - - -
OHST 1.0-16 - - - - DNP - - - DNP DNP - DNP
OKST - - - - - - - - - - DNP - DNP
FAU 1.0-15 2.0-13 1.0-7 - - - - - - DNP - - DNP
FIU 1.0-3 2.0-6 1.5-8 2.0-6 - - - 1.0-7 - - - - DNP
NT 0.5-4 - 1.0-7 1.0-13 - - - - DNP - 0.5-4 - 0.5-6
ULM 1.0-7 - - - 0.5-0 1.0-9 - - DNP - - - DNP
WKU 1.0-15 - 1.0-1 - 1.0-7 1.0-0 1.0-0 1.0-8 - - - - DNP
LSU 1.0-11 - - - - - - - - - - - DNP
ULL 2.0-9 - - 0.5-0 - - 1.5-1 - - 1.0-7 - - -
ASU 1.0-10 - - 1.0-4 0.5-0 0.5-0 - - - - - - -
USM 1.0-7 2.0-15 0.5-0 0.5-1 DNP
FIU 14-34/0 10-88/0 DNP 2-7/0 - 1-8/0 - DNP 7-0/0 DNP 4-5/1 2--5/0
NT 8-34/2 - DNP 3-7/0 7-41/0 1-11/0 DNP DNP 6-14/0 - 3-1/1 -
UA-A 9-3 5-1 5-1 3-3 3-3 2-2 2-2 2-0 2-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1
RUSHING No-Yds/TD DuJuan Harris 210-1077/11 Jerrel Jernigan 33-254/1 Jamie Hampton 52-236/4 Xavier Moreland 34-226/0 Maurice Greer 31-194/2 Kennard Burton 13-95/2 Fern. Edwards 12-79/1 D.J. Taylor 9-37/0 Levi Brown 33-17/0 Tanner Jones 4-9/0 Dan Parker 11-5/2 TEAM 7--51/0
MT 19-148/2 1-2/0 11-41/1 DNP 2-1/0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP 3--28/0
RECEIVING No-Yds/TD Jerrel Jernigan 77-868/5 Kennard Burton 47-492/1 Andrew Davis 20-286/2 Gerald Tate 23-238/1 DuJuan Harris 36-216/3 Mykeal Terry 23-210/4 Cornelius Williams 18-174/3 Austin Silvoy 12-155/3 Zack Marcum 14-135/0 Patrick Cherry 8-80/1 Justin Bray 12-80/1 Fred Turner 9-77/1 Tanner Jones 1-48/0 Chip Reeves 4-40/0 Xavier Moreland 4-25/1 Fernandus Edwards 3-19/0 Matt Stidham 2-19/0 Willie McDowell 1-17/0 Maurice Greer 2-15/0 Jonathan Chandler 1-12/0 Travis Boyd 1-3/0 Wesley Potter 1--2/0
MT 6-43/0 5-57/0 - DNP 1-5/1 1-6/0 - - 2-15/0 - 1-4/0 1-6/0 DNP - DNP - DNP DNP - DNP - -
ALC 9-39/1 - 6-45/1 DNP 9-113/1 - 12-79/1 9-37/0 2--5/0 3-7/0 DNP -
OHST 11-54/0 1-3/0 10-35/0 1-5/0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP -
ALC 8-94/1 5-54/0 1-30/0 3-24/0 2-20/0 2-53/2 2-15/0 1-9/1 1-8/0 1-14/0 3-22/0 - - 1-11/0 DNP 3-19/0 2-19/0 1-17/0 - 1-12/0 - -
OHST 8-66/1 5-42/0 2-35/0 - 8-29/0 3-19/0 - - 2-16/0 - DNP 2-11/0 DNP - - DNP DNP DNP - - - -
OKST FAU 9-41/0 18-60/1 3-47/0 7-50/0 9-54/0 16-61/2 2-2/0 8-59/0 - 1-1/0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP - 1-2/0 DNP DNP - -
OKST 6-58/1 7-65/0 1-11/0 - 3-43/0 1-9/0 - 4-40/1 1-12/0 - 1-4/0 1-15/1 - DNP - DNP - DNP 2-15/0 DNP - -
FAU 6-63/0 2-33/0 - - 1-2/0 1-11/0 - - - 1-18/0 DNP - - DNP - DNP DNP DNP - DNP - -
ULM 20-143/1 DNP DNP 3-13/0 1--2/0 - DNP DNP 3-27/0 DNP DNP 1--16/0
FIU NT ULM 5-131/1 9-123/1 DNP 1-19/0 6-43/0 2-45/0 1-17/0 1-11/0 5-45/1 2-25/0 3-41/0 2-19/0 1--3/0 4-28/0 2-30/1 2-8/0 4-50/1 4-32/0 4-50/1 3-14/0 1-5/1 - 3-30/0 - - - 1-5/0 - DNP 3-24/0 1-2/1 - 3-16/0 1--2/0 3-34/0 - DNP 1-48/0 DNP 1-8/0 - DNP - 3-19/0 - - DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP - - - DNP - DNP - - - - 1--2/0 -
WKU 23-101/0 - DNP DNP 3-10/0 2-8/0 DNP DNP 5-12/0 DNP DNP -
WKU 6-88/0 4-16/0 5-101/1 4-39/1 3-12/0 2-7/0 3-13/0 - 1-14/0 1-5/0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1-3/0 -
LSU 14-65/0 - DNP DNP - 1-1/1 DNP DNP 2--2/0 DNP DNP -
LSU 10-63/0 5-74/0 3-26/0 3-26/0 4-29/1 - 2-22/0 2-36/0 2-12/0 2-19/1 - - DNP 1-9/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP - -
ULL 28-234/2 - DNP 9-56/0 8-30/1 5-66/1 DNP DNP 2--1/0 DNP 2-8/0 1--2/0
ULL 1-5/0 1-11/0 - 2-14/0 1--3/0 2-12/1 - - - - 1-17/0 - DNP 1-12/0 - DNP - DNP - - - -
ASU 18-72/2 5-42/0 DNP 2-49/0 - 2-3/0 DNP DNP 1--1/0 DNP 2--9/0 -
ASU 3-69/0 1-3/0 - 1-3/0 3-4/0 - 1-19/1 1-24/1 3-45/0 - 1-8/0 - DNP - 1-6/1 DNP DNP DNP - - - -
USM 19-52/0 6-22/1 DNP 4-28/0 1--2/0 DNP DNP 5--27/0 DNP DNP -
USM 9-65/0 3-30/1 1-10/0 3-47/0 3-20/0 1-3/0 2-36/0 1-16/0 1-8/0 1-7/0 1-13/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP -
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Individual Game-By-Game TACKLES FOR LOSS UA-A Brandon Lang 16-3 Dion Gales 14-3 Cameron Sheffield 12-1 Boris Lee 9-1 Maurice Coleman 6-4 Steve McLendon 6-2 Bear Woods 7-0 Terence Moore 5-0 Rashad Roussell 4-1 Jorrick Calvin 4-0 Tavares Williams 3-1 Courtland Fuller 3-0 Kenny Mainor 3-0 Daniel Orr 2-0 Trevor Ford 2-0 John Mark Patrick 2-0 Kedric Manning 1-0 Donnell Golden 1-0 Sam Sellers 1-0 Xavier Lamb 0-1
INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
PASSING #12 Levi Brown Alcorn State Oklahoma State Florida International North Texas UL Monroe Western Kentucky LSU UL Lafayette Arkansas State Southern Miss TOTALS
Att 10 2 28 50 36 46 72 16 23 43 326
Comp 6 2 18 40 23 30 34 7 15 26 201
Int 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3
Pct 60.0 100.0 64.3 80.0 63.9 65.2 47.2 43.8 65.2 60.5 61.7
Yards 56 8 253 391 221 298 316 51 181 255 2030
TD 0 0 2 2 3 2 2 0 3 1 15
Long 17 4 86 43 20 58 35 17 29 33 86
Sack 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 9
Yds 5 0 10 0 0 5 3 10 0 35 68
Effic 107.0 133.6 163.8 158.9 137.4 129.6 90.5 70.5 174.4 118.0 127.3
#7 Jamie Hampton Middle Tennessee Alcorn State Ohio State Oklahoma State Florida Atlantic TOTALS
Att 28 37 43 45 21 174
Comp 17 26 30 24 10 107
Int 1 2 2 2 1 8
Pct 60.7 70.3 69.8 53.3 47.6 61.5
Yards 136 323 218 253 116 1046
TD 1 4 1 3 0 9
Long 30 38 45 25 26 45
Sack 2 0 2 0 0 4
Yds 9 0 11 0 0 20
Effic 106.2 168.5 110.7 113.7 84.5 119.9
#11 Tanner Jones Alcorn State Oklahoma State Florida Atlantic TOTALS
Att 10 2 3 15
Comp 5 1 1 7
Int 0 0 0 0
Pct 50.0 50.0 33.3 46.7
Yards 42 11 11 64
TD 0 0 0 0
Long 11 11 11 11
Sack 0 0 0 0
Yds 0 0 0 0
Effic 85.3 96.2 64.1 82.5
#3 Jerrel Jernigan Florida International Southern Miss TOTALS
Att 1 1 2
Comp 1 0 1
Int 0 0 0
Pct 100.0 0.0 50.0
Yards 2 0 2
TD 1 0 1
Long 2 0 2
Sack 0 0 0
Yds 0 0 0
Effic 446.8 0.0 223.4
#16 Jonathan Chandler North Texas UL Lafayette TOTALS
Att 1 1 2
Comp 1 0 1
Int 0 0 0
Pct 100.0 0.0 50.0
Yards 48 0 48
TD 0 0 0
Long 48 0 48
Sack 0 0 0
Yds 0 0 0
Effic 503.2 0.0 251.6
#17 Dantavious Parker UL Lafayette Arkansas State TOTALS
Att 2 1 3
Comp 1 0 1
Int 0 0 0
Pct 50.0 0.0 33.3
Yards 12 0 12
TD 0 0 0
Long 12 0 12
Sack 0 0 0
Yds 0 0 0
Effic 100.4 0.0 66.9
#32 DuJuan Harris UL Lafayette TOTALS
Att 1 1
Comp Int 1 0 1 0
Pct 100.0 100.0
Yards TD 5 1 5 1
Long 5 5
Sack 0 0
Yds 0 0
Effic 472.0 472.0
PUNT RETURNS Jorrick Calvin Cornelius Williams Jerrel Jernigan Tavares Williams Fred Turner Chip Reeves
No-Yds 15-149 4-65 4-43 1-23 1-13 1--1
MT 1-1 - 3-34 - - -
ALC - - 1-9 - 1-13 1--1
OHST - - - - - -
OKST - - - - - DNP
FAU - - - - - DNP
FIU 3-36 1-4 - - - -
NT 4-36 - - - - -
ULM 1-27 - DNP - - DNP
WKU 1-4 - - - - DNP
LSU 1-0 - - - - -
ULL 1-9 2-23 - - - -
ASU 2-25 - - - - -
USM 1-11 1-38 1-23 DNP
KICK RETURNS Jorrick Calvin Maurice Greer Jerrel Jernigan Nate Nolin DuJuan Harris John Mark Patrick Chip Reeves
No-Yds 27-693 10-203 3-53 3-40 2-20 1-10 1-6
MT - - 3-53 - 1-7 - -
ALC - - - - - - -
OHST 1-18 3-50 - - - - -
OKST 7-191 - - - - 1-10 DNP
FAU 1-28 1-13 - - 1-13 - DNP
FIU 2-54 - - 1-13 - - -
NT ULM 3-130 4-86 - - - DNP - - - - - - 1-6 DNP
WKU - 1-19 - 1-13 - - DNP
LSU 5-116 2-35 - 1-14 - - -
ULL 1-18 1-16 - - - - -
ASU 1-15 - - - - - -
USM 2-37 2-70 DNP
FUMBLE RETURNS Steve McLendon Jorrick Calvin
No-Yds MT 1-67 1-67 1-17 -
ALC - -
OHST - -
OKST FAU - - - -
FIU - -
NT - -
ULM WKU LSU - - - - - -
ULL - -
ASU - -
USM 1-17
INT RETURNS Terence Moore Sherrod Martin Tavares Williams Jorrick Calvin Boris Lee Donnell Golden Xavier Lamb KeJuan Phillips
No-Yds 6-59 4-44 3-22 2-42 2-18 2-32 1-0 1-3
ALC 2-10 3-40 - - - - - 1-3
OHST - - 1-0 - - - DNP -
OKST - - - - - - DNP -
FIU - 1-4 - - - - - -
NT - - - 1-22 - 1-20 1-0 -
ULM - - - - - 1-12 - -
ULL 1-3 - - 1-7 - - - -
ASU 1-24 - 1-0 - - - - -
USM -
MT - - - - 1-18 - - -
FAU 1-0 - - - 1-0 DNP - -
WKU - - 1-22 - - DNP - -
LSU 1-22 - - - - - - -
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL FUMBLES DuJuan Harris Jorrick Calvin TEAM Jerrel Jernigan Dantavious Parker Fred Turner Terence Moore Andrew Davis Maurice Greer Kennard Burton Justin Bray
No-Lost 8-5 4-1 3-1 2-2 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1
MT 1-1 - 1-1 1-1 DNP - - - - - -
ALC 1-1 - - - DNP - 1-0 1-1 1-0 - -
FUMBLES FORCED Cameron Sheffield Terence Moore Trevor Ford Brandon Lang Jorrick Calvin Dion Gales Bryant McKissic Courtland Fuller
No. 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1
MT 1 - - - - - - -
FUMBLES RECOVERED Jorrick Calvin Cameron Sheffield Tavares Williams Steve McLendon Kedric Manning
No. 3 2 1 1 1
MT - - - 1 -
UA-A 73-53 69-39 61-33 57-19 51-25 55-20 44-25 50-16 43-19 43-6 27-19 28-12 17-16 24-7 18-9 16-6 14-6 14-0 9-5 9-5 5-8 7-4 7-2 5-2 5-2 2-4 2-4 2-1 2-0 2-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0
TOT 126 108 94 76 76 75 69 66 62 49 46 40 33 31 27 22 20 14 14 14 13 11 9 7 7 6 6 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
OKST - - - 1-1 DNP - - - - - -
FAU 1-0 - - - DNP - - - - - DNP
FIU - - 1-0 - - - - - - - -
NT - 1-0 - - - - - - - - -
ULM - - 1-0 DNP DNP - - - - - 1-1
WKU 1-0 - - - DNP - - - - 1-1 -
LSU 1-1 3-1 - - DNP - - - - - -
ULL 1-1 - - - - - - - - - -
ASU - - - - 1-0 - - - - - -
USM 2-1 DNP -
ALCN OHSU - - 1 - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - -
OKST - - - - - - - -
FAU 1 - 1 - - - - -
FIU 1 1 - - - - - -
NT - - - 1 - - - 1
ULM - - - - 1 - - -
WKU - - - - - 1 - -
LSU - - - - - - - -
ULL - - 1 - - - - -
ASU - - - - - - - -
USM 1 -
ALCN OHSU - - - - - - - - 1 DNP
OKST - - - - -
FAU 1 - - - DNP
FIU 1 1 - - -
NT - 1 - - -
ULM - - - - -
WKU - - - - -
LSU - - - - -
ULL - - - - -
ASU - - 1 - -
USM 1 -
OKST 10-1 10-1 9-3 4-0 7-0 4-0 6-0 - 4-1 9-0 - 3-0 - - DNP - - 1-0 - DNP - 1-1 - 1-0 - 1-0 DNP - DNP - DNP - - - - 1-0 - - DNP
FAU 1-1 2-4 3-2 5-3 3-0 7-2 2-0 3-0 2-1 3-2 2-0 1-1 1-1 DNP 2-0 0-1 0-1 - - DNP DNP 0-1 1-0 1-0 - DNP DNP - DNP 1-0 DNP - - - - - - - DNP
FIU 4-3 3-2 4-2 1-1 1-1 5-2 5-2 7-3 4-3 1-0 2-3 5-1 3-0 - 1-1 1-0 5-0 1-0 - DNP - 2-1 - - 0-1 DNP DNP - DNP - - - DNP - 1-0 - - - DNP
NT 2-0 DNP 3-2 9-2 3-5 4-2 8-2 2-1 4-1 7-0 2-4 4-2 1-1 9-2 4-2 1-1 0-1 DNP - DNP 3-1 - 2-0 1-1 0-1 DNP 1-1 1-0 1-0 - - - DNP - - - - - DNP
ULM 9-3 DNP 7-7 5-1 3-4 8-0 4-4 13-2 2-5 3-1 5-2 3-2 1-0 6-5 - 2-1 0-1 DNP 1-0 DNP 0-1 0-1 - - 1-0 DNP DNP 1-0 DNP - DNP 1-0 DNP - - - 1-0 - DNP
WKU 7-2 6-6 4-3 4-2 4-4 4-1 3-2 2-2 3-1 3-1 4-2 6-1 3-2 DNP 1-0 - 1-2 DNP 4-2 DNP 1-1 1-0 1-0 - - DNP DNP - DNP - - DNP DNP - - - - - DNP
MT 14-10 16-8 9-3 4-1 5-1 1-2 2-4 5-1 4-0 3-0 2-0 1-0 2-0 - 1-0 2-0 - 7-0 - 7-4 - 1-0 - - - - DNP - DNP - DNP DNP 1-0 - - - - - DNP
ALC 2-2 DNP 2-1 1-1 3-2 3-1 - - - - - - 2-5 4-0 5-3 5-1 4-0 1-0 3-1 1-0 0-1 - 2-2 1-1 2-0 1-4 0-3 0-1 1-0 - 0-1 DNP - - - - - 1-0 1-0
OHST 5-10 7-5 1-2 2-2 4-4 2-1 2-4 1-3 2-2 1-0 2-3 1-0 DNP 1-0 DNP 1-0 0-1 DNP - 1-1 DNP - - - - DNP DNP - DNP - DNP - - - - - - - DNP
LSU 8-5 11-6 4-2 9-3 4-3 4-7 4-4 6-2 7-1 5-1 2-2 0-1 2-4 - - 0-2 2-0 DNP - DNP 0-2 - - - - DNP DNP - DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP 1-0 - - - - DNP
ULL 2-4 9-2 5-2 1-1 2-1 6-1 3-3 2-0 1-3 3-1 2-0 1-1 - 4-0 2-2 3-0 - 1-0 - DNP 1-1 - - - - DNP 1-0 - DNP - DNP - DNP - - - - - DNP
ASU 2-6 3-3 7-0 5-1 7-0 3-0 3-0 6-2 6-1 2-0 2-0 2-2 1-1 - 1-1 - 2-0 3-0 1-2 DNP 0-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 DNP - - DNP - - - DNP - - - - - DNP
USM 7-6 2-2 3-4 7-1 5-0 4-1 2-0 3-0 4-0 3-0 2-3 1-1 1-2 1-0 1-0 DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
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TOTAL TACKLES Boris Lee Bear Woods Sherrod Martin Jorrick Calvin Terence Moore Tavares Williams Brandon Lang Cameron Sheffield Dion Gales Trevor Ford Maurice Coleman Steve McLendon Rashad Roussell Donnell Golden Xavier Lamb Daniel Sheffield Courtland Fuller Chris Bowens Trinidy Thomas Kenny Mainor Kedric Manning Fred Turner Bryant McKissic John Mark Patrick Sam Sellers Daniel Orr Brandon Boudreaux KeJuan Phillips Carvel Jones Derick Thomas Jeremy Hawkins Xavier Moreland Jamie Hampton Dion Small Nate Nolin Mykeal Terry Michael Taylor DuJuan Harris Brandon Cody
OHST - - - - DNP 1-0 - - - - DNP
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
Offense
GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS
124
MT
Alcorn OhSt OKSt FAU
QB Hampton Hampton Hampton Hampton FB Harris Harris Harris Harris WR (H) Jernigan Nolin Jernigan Jernigan WR (X) Burton Burton Burton Burton WR (Y) Williams Boyd Williams Williams WR (Z) Terry Terry Terry Terry LT Jamison Jamison Jamison Jamison LG Clark Clark Clark Clark C Franks Franks Franks Franks RG Adams Adams Adams Adams RT Small Small Small Small * = Started game with six offensive linemen.
Hampton Harris Nolin Burton Williams Terry Jamison Clark Franks Adams Small
Specialists
PK LS HO KO P
MT
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Defense
LE DT DT RE MLB WLB SLB CB FS SS CB
MT
Alcorn OhSt OKSt FAU Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Alcorn OhSt OKSt FAU
Mainor Mainor Gales Gales McLendon McLendon Sheffield Sheffield Lee Lee Woods Golden Moore Moore Ford Ford Martin Martin Williams Williams Bowens Calvin
Martin Jamison Small Woods
Alcorn OhSt OKSt FAU Gales Turner Terry Moore
FIU
NT
ULM WKU LSU
ULL
ASU
USM
FIU
NT
ULM WKU LSU
ULL
ASU
USM
FIU
NT
ULM WKU LSU
ULL
ASU
USM
Brown Jernigan Marcum Burton Williams Terry Jamison Clark Adams Potter Small
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Mainor Lang Lang Lang Gales Gales Gales Coleman McLendon McLendon McLendon McLendon Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Lee Lee Lee Lee Woods Woods Woods Woods Moore Moore Moore Moore Ford Ford Ford Ford Martin Martin Martin Martin Williams Williams Williams Williams Calvin Calvin Calvin Calvin
Captains MT
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Burton Burton T. Williams Coleman Franks Thomas McLendon
FIU
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Tate Lee T. Williams Martin Woods Jamison Small Moreland
NT
Brown Harris Jernigan Burton Williams Terry Jamison Clark Adams Potter Small
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Brown Harris Tate Burton Williams Terry Jamison Clark Adams Potter Small
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Brown Harris Tate Burton Boyd Terry Jamison Clark Franks Adams Small
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Brown Potter* Jernigan Burton Williams Terry Jamison Clark Franks Adams Small
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Lang Lang Lang Lang Gales Gales Gales Gales McLendon McLendon McLendon McLendon Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Lee Lee Lee Lee Golden Golden Woods Woods Moore Moore Moore Moore Ford Ford Ford Ford Martin Martin Martin Martin Williams Williams Williams Williams Calvin Calvin Calvin Calvin
Small T. Williams C. Williams Coleman
ULM
WKU LSU ULL
Martin Martin Gales Jamison D. Thomas Roussell Small Turner Calvin McLendon
Brown Harris Jernigan Burton Williams Terry Jamison Clark Franks Adams Small
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Lang Gales McLendon Sheffield Lee Woods Moore Ford Martin Williams Calvin
Martin T. Williams Jamison Small
ASU
Brown Harris Jernigan Burton Boyd Terry Jamison Clark Franks Adams Small
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Brown Harris Jernigan Burton Williams Terry Jamison Clark Franks Adams Small
Glusman Thomas Silvoy Taylor Goggans
Lang Lang Gales Coleman McLendon McLendon Sheffield Sheffield Lee Lee Woods Woods Moore Moore Ford Ford Martin Martin Williams Williams Calvin Calvin
Martin T. Williams Jamison Small
USM
Martin T. Williams Jamison Small
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 NCAA TEAM RANKING COMPARISON (119 teams ranked in Division I-A) CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Category Rush Offense Pass Offense Total Offense Scoring Offense Pass Efficiency Rush Defense Pass Defense Total Defense Scoring Defense Pass Efficiency Def. Net Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Turnover Margin Sacks Tackles For Loss Sacks Allowed Time of Poss. 3rd Down Conv. 3rd Down Defense 4th Down Conv. 4th Down Defense Fewest Penalties Red Zone Offense Red Zone Defense First Downs Gained First Downs Allowed Passes Intercepted
National Actual Rank 36 175.50 32 245.92 26 421.42 23 33.25 59 125.25 54 139.17 23 180.42 30 319.58 31 20.58 17 104.03 40 36.30 47 9.57 55 21.35 27 .50 4 3.17 3 8.25 3 .75 106 27:41 85 36.1 38 36.0 4 76.2 6 26.9 96-T 7.08 29-T .859 22-T .756 21-T 22.5 51-T 18.42 4-T 21
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS
National Actual Rank 46 85.42 52 128.73 65 202.11 29 6.18 49 72.91 5-T .50 39-T .33 92-T .25 83 38.69 20 26.24 17-T 1.50 30-T 8.25 71-T 7.00 86 103.42 89-T 102.73 11-T .88 86-T .46 86-T .46 46-T 8.67 64-T 8.25 13-T 1.50 56-T 1.08 66-T 1.04 76-T 1.00
USM Rank 24 38 20 33 54 68 84 71 53 60 110 81 83 9-T 104-T 72 76-T 38 30 63 8 51-T 110 36-T 22-T 23-T 79-T 13-T
National Actual Leader Brown, UConn 151.83 Bradford, Oklahoma 186.28 Keenum, Houston 416.08 Fitzgerald, NT 9.42 Collie, BYU 118.25 Burnett, Ga. Tech .58
Sun Belt Leader Fenroy, ULL Craddock, MT Desormeaux, ULL Fitzgerald, NT Fitzgerald, NT Moore, Troy
Conley, Idaho 47.43 Garvin, Florida State 32.83 Gano, Florida State 2.40 Ringer, Michigan State 10.50
Spencer, NT Calvin, Troy Arauco, ASU Fenroy, ULL
Macklin, Missouri Hughes, TCU
Actual
196.33 238.17 434.50 30.67 126.08 145.33 223.92 369.25 23.83 125.32 31.75 7.38 20.24 1.08 1.25 5.42 2.17 30:47 44.3 39.0 70.8 45.5 7.67 .852 .756 22.25 20.42 17
125
Actual 114.58 135.52 264.64 9.42 93.25 .50 42.39 26.24 1.55 9.50
203.54 Hilton, FIU
174.42
1.17 Lang, Troy
.88
Richardson, NM State 12.45 Joseph, FAU Gilbert, San Jose State 1.83 Carrington, ASU
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11.75 1.58
STATISTICAL RANKINGS
Category Player Rushing DuJuan Harris Pass Efficiency Levi Brown Total Offense Levi Brown Receptions Jerrel Jernigan Receiving Yards Jerrel Jernigan Interceptions Terence Moore Sherrod Martin Tavares Williams Punting Will Goggans Kickoff Returns Jorrick Calvin Field Goals Sam Glusman Scoring Sam Glusman DuJuan Harris All-Purpose DuJuan Harris Jerrel Jernigan Sacks Brandon Lang Cameron Sheffield Dion Gales Tackles Bear Woods Boris Lee Tackles for Loss Brandon Lang Dion Gales Cameron Sheffield Bear Woods
National Actual Sun Belt Sun Belt Actual Leader Rank Leader Navy 298.33 3 UL Lafayette 263.67 Texas Tech 417.25 2 Fla. Atlantic 250.50 Houston 575.08 2 UL Lafayette 449.17 Oklahoma 54.00 1 Troy 33.25 Oklahoma 180.92 6 UL Lafayette 138.63 TCU 48.67 2 Arkansas State 125.17 USC 122.83 1 Troy 180.42 USC 206.08 1 Troy 319.58 USC 7.75 1 Troy 20.58 USC 81.46 1 Troy 104.03 Cincinnati 41.51 1 Troy 36.30 Central Michigan 20.67 3 FIU 12.31 USC 27.57 1 Troy 21.35 Oklahoma 1.77 2 Arkansas State .75 Texas 3.67 1 Troy 3.17 Mississippi 8.92 1 Troy 8.25 Air Force .25 1 Troy .75 TCU 35:05 6 Arkansas State 32:50 Tulsa 57.7 6 UL Lafayette 47.5 Florida State 26.1 1 Troy 36.0 Texas 83.3 1 Troy 76.2 Mich. St./UConn 18.8 1 Troy 26.9 Ball State 2.77 5-T Middle Tenn. 5.67 Oklahoma .950 1 Troy .859 West Virginia .643 4 Arkansas State .739 Houston 27.92 1 Troy 22.5 TCU 11.83 2 Arkansas State 17.83 Boston College 26 1 Troy 21
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
2008 Troy University Season Drive Chart
DRIVE CHART
MTSU Game
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Troy Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP T47 Punt 3-6 1:27 M04 TD 1-4 0:04 T09 Punt 3-9 2:18 T30 TD 9-70 3:07 T39 Fumble 5-(-18) 1:28 M21 FG 4-3 1:06 T21 TD 6-79 1:49 T07 Punt 5-16 1:47 T24 Interception 3-0 0:47 T01 Punt 7-41 2:42 T24 Fumble 2-12 0:25 T21 TD 11-79 4:12 T29 End of Game 3-3 1:15 Middle Tennessee Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP M20 Punt 6-17 2:51 M20 Interception 3-(-2) 0:56 M20 FG 15-75 5:59 M37 Punt 3-(-1) 1:38 M20 Downs 11-41 4:36 T21 Fumble 6-9 3:31 M15 End of Half 3-(-12) 0:59 M38 Punt 3-(-12) 2:08 T38 Punt 3-(-1) 0:59 M28 Punt 7-15 3:41 T17 Downs 7-16 3:25 M26 Punt 3-9 1:57 T46 TD 1-46 0:07 T36 TD 6-36 1:54 M32 Downs 8-39 1:17 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T50 T49 T13 T24 T50 T19 T32 MT M24 M38 T48 M44 M30 M48 M39
Alcorn State Game Troy Drives Start Result T37 TD T38 Fumble T41 TD T41 Punt A31 FG T30 TD T39 Interception T20 Fumble T11 Interception A30 TD T40 TD A27 TD A38 TD T50 Punt A44 FG
Plays-Yards 4-63 3-39 8-59 5-15 9-25 7-70 2-10 6-24 7-57 6-30 1-60 4-27 1-38 3-2 7-14
TOP 1:06 1:10 2:34 2:24 2:39 2:01 0:39 1:26 1:23 1:56 0:13 0:42 0:16 0:42 2:20
A33 FG 6-9 2:11 T47 TD 9-53 2:57 T04 Punt 10-52 4:18 T10 End of Game 12-39 6:22 Alcorn State Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP A20 Punt 3-(-8) 1:08 A23 Punt 3-(-11) 1:31 A15 Punt 5-5 2:24 A02 Punt 3-5 1:26 A40 Punt 3-4 1:35 A40 Interception 3-0 0:36 T39 Punt 3-0 0:24 A47 Interception 2-0 0:08 A27 Interception 1-0 0:12 A20 Interception 7-30 1:31 A30 Interception 1-0 0:17 A38 Fumble 0-0 0:00 A37 End of Half 1-(-1) 0:19 A13 Punt 3-6 0:58 A08 Punt 5-16 2:15 A23 Downs 5-10 2:11 A20 Punt 3-(-5) 1:15 A24 Punt 4-33 2:14 A20 Interception 6-42 2:17 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T45 T43 A45 T07 T43 T39 T42 ASU A15 A37 A17 A20 A30 A18 A26
Ohio State Game Troy Drives Start Result T27 Punt T20 Punt O47 FG T25 Interception T23 Punt T20 TD T20 Interception T07 Punt T02 Punt T31 Punt T04 Punt T18 Punt Ohio State Drives Start Result O40 TD O45 Punt O05 Punt O38 Punt T37 TD O29 Punt O20 Interception O07 Punt O20 Punt T37 TD
Plays-Yards 3-0 5-35 9-42 3-7 6-22 5-80 10-46 11-43 3-2 3-5 3-6 6-13
TOP 1:11 2:18 4:27 1:12 3:07 1:45 3:36 5:39 0:40 2:09 1:06 2:15
Plays-Yards 9-60 3-0 3-6 2-(-7) 4-37 5-27 7-36 5-34 5-19 2-37
TOP 4:46 2:02 1:35 1:05 2:06 2:23 1:49 3:04 2:41 0:52
O32 Punt 7-29 3:31 T27 TD 4-27 1:50 O25 End of Game 3-9 2:22 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T33 T22 T13 T13 T28 T13 T20 OSU O30 O37 O13 O48 O34 O36 O35
Oklahoma State Game
Troy Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP T27 Downs 6-47 1:27 T24 Interception 5-28 1:26 T20 Fumble 7-54 3:12 T27 TD 6-73 2:16 T20 FG 12-50 1:54 T41 End of Half 2-9 0:20 T27 Punt 3-4 0:53 T20 TD 11-80 2:53 T41 TD 10-59 2:14 T28 Interception 1-0 0:15 T25 Downs 6-23 1:52 T15 End of Game 4-19 0:43 Oklahoma State Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP O33 TD 11-67 5:16 O27 Punt 4-18 3:11 O46 TD 9-54 3:11 O26 TD 9-74 4:49 O24 TD 5-76 2:27 O44 TD 4-56 0:31 O01 TD 11-99 5:25 O21 FG 11-74 4:06 O33 FG 16-65 8:22 T19 TD 2-19 0:53 T47 Punt 3-(-5) 2:24 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T23 T29 T29 T26 T26 T28 T27 OSU O35 O31 O11 T45 O33 O37 O35
2008 Season Drive Summary Obtained Kickoff Punt Field goal Fumble Interception Downs
Own # / Avg 57 / 30.9 75 / 30.2 5 / 27.0 8 / 70.0 21 / 47.0 16 / 43.6
Opp # / Avg 89 / 29.4 53 / 27.4 9 / 23.0 12 / 41.7 11 / 51.5 5 / 45.4
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
2008 Troy University Season Drive Chart Florida Atlantic Game
Troy Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP T28 Punt 3-4 2:01 T47 TD 11-53 4:35 F41 FG 9-38 3:42 F16 TD 2-16 0:11 T20 Interception 5-21 1:24 T20 Punt 5-34 2:32 F47 End of Half 3-19 0:24 T30 FG 10-52 3:13 F04 TD 2-4 0:41 T15 Punt 4-24 1:58 T20 FG 15-67 6:01 T28 Punt 5-20 2:47 F39 End of Game 4-20 2:44 Florida Atlantic Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP F29 FG 8-54 2:52 F14 Punt 3-9 1:25 F20 Punt 3-(-14) 1:33 F23 Fumble 0-(-7) 0:05 F30 Interception 11-66 4:28 T45 TD 8-45 3:16 F08 Interception 5-30 1:37 F40 Punt 3-2 1:38 F34 Punt 3-9 1:51 F24 Missed FG 11-66 2:38 F25 TD 13-75 4:52 F19 Downs 6-21 1:37 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T44 T44 T40 T44 T44 T41 T43 FAU F21 F31 F32 F22 F26 F28 F27
Florida International Game Plays-Yards 10-63 2-90 2-(-4) 8-57 4-15 6-36 4-1 2-(-1) 3-17 5-13 9-54 2-9 3-4 3-5 5-16 3-(-18)
TOP 3:46 0:47 0:11 3:01 2:26 3:14 1:10 0:20 0:59 2:23 4:23 0:15 1:35 1:57 2:34 1:10
North Texas Game
Troy Drives Start Result Plays-Yards T18 TD 8-82 T12 FG 15-78 T37 TD 9-63 N26 Missed FG 4-(-5) T35 TD 8-65 T16 Punt 5-21 T21 FG 10-73 N49 TD 3-49 T20 Punt 3-5 T22 Punt 3-4 T25 Punt 3-3 N00 TD (KO return) 0-0 N42 TD 3-42 T43 End of Game 8-47 North Texas Drives Start Result Plays-Yards N34 Punt 3-0 N40 Interception 5-35 N26 Fumble 3-0 N31 Punt 3-(-1) N08 TD 11-92 N26 Punt 6-14 N39 End of Half 1-4 N29 Punt 3-8 N25 Punt 11-34 N39 Interception 8-47 N36 FG 9-35 N24 TD 15-76 N27 Interception 5-22
TOP 2:57 5:07 3:13 0:19 2:21 2:57 2:51 0:47 1:20 0:50 2:06 0:00 1:18 3:49 TOP 0:35 1:21 0:47 1:31 3:44 2:03 0:14 1:14 4:14 2:38 3:57 4:56 1:43
Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T35 T24 T29 N33 T30 T45 T38 UNT N32 N24 N33 N25 N29 N30 N30
ULM Game
Troy Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP T25 Punt 5-17 2:59 T16 Safety 2-(-16) 0:18 T23 TD 10-77 2:35 T38 Missed FG 6-42 2:00 L35 FG 4-5 1:23 L29 Fumble 3-11 1:10 L18 TD 2-18 0:22 T07 Missed FG 9-66 1:46 T40 Punt 3-3 0:58 T32 TD 6-68 1:51 T40 Interception 5-27 1:27 T16 TD 9-84 2:45 L46 Missed FG 4-7 0:34 ULM Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP L27 TD 10-73 4:51 L35 Punt 3-0 1:06 L20 Punt 5-10 3:18 L20 Punt 3-2 2:28 L20 Downs 4-9 1:09 L18 Interception 3-3 0:55 L29 Punt 8-32 3:40 L20 End of half 0-0 0:00 T39 TD 7-39 3:53 L16 TD 13-84 6:29 L48 FG 9-21 4:02 L37 Punt 6-20 3:37 L28 TD 9-72 4:24 L20 End of Game 0-0 0:00 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T21 L48 T36 T36 T40 T36 T39 ULM L27 L21 L41 L32 L24 L38 L29
Western Kentucky Game Troy Drives Start Result T35 TD T26 Punt T20 Missed FG T37 TD T32 Punt T15 Punt T49 End of Half T43 FG W32 Interception
Plays-Yards 3-65 8-27 13-47 9-63 3-7 3-(-1) 0-0 6-40 7-24
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TOP 0:40 2:59 4:28 2:26 2:20 0:50 0:00 2:16 2:12
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Troy Drives Start Result T37 TD T10 TD T04 Safety T40 FG T29 Punt T18 Punt F28 FG T37 End of Half F17 TD T17 Punt T09 Punt F09 TD T21 Punt T33 Punt T39 Punt F24 Punt
Florida International Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP F27 Punt 3-6 1:35 F42 Punt 3-9 1:38 F38 TD 5-62 2:27 F31 Punt 3-0 1:35 F24 Punt 6-24 2:29 F03 Punt 3-2 1:43 F20 TD 9-80 3:38 F20 Fumble 2-(-3) 0:39 F27 Punt 3-19 1:13 F19 Punt 9-37 5:12 F14 Fumble 0-(-5) 0:00 F40 Punt 3-(-6) 2:06 F31 TD 7-69 1:48 F47 Interception 4-8 1:35 F15 Downs 4-9 0:44 F07 End of Game 6-18 1:27 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T22 T39 T50 T42 T30 T46 T38 FIU F34 F15 F22 F28 F26 F25 F26
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
DRIVE CHART
2008 Troy University Season Drive Chart T36 Missed FG 10-46 1:40 T49 Missed FG 8-32 1:50 T26 Fumble 10-58 3:02 W29 End of Game 3-11 2:23 Western Kentucky Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP W27 Missed FG 11-47 5:17 W15 Punt 8-45 4:29 W33 Punt 3-(-8) 2:20 W44 Punt 3-7 1:41 W46 Interception 4-6 1:08 W06 TD 12-94 5:32 W24 Downs 4-8 1:02 W20 Punt 5-17 2:18 W20 Punt 3-(-4) 1:40 W20 Punt 4-20 2:37 W16 Downs 8-13 2:23 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T27 T28 T49 T48 T27 T48 T38 WKU W21 W35 W16 W18 W30 W17 W24
LSU Game
128
Troy Drives Start Result T12 TD T33 TD T19 Punt T42 FG T39 Punt L00 TD T26 Punt T39 Fumble W24 End of half T21 TD T29 Punt T41 Punt L49 Downs T18 Interception T16 Punt T20 Fumble T38 Downs T29 End of game
Plays-Yards 16-88 7-67 4-21 15-53 3-4 0-0 3-0 2-(-6) 0-0 10-79 3-7 3-1 4-9 3-4 3-0 0-0 4-(-4) 10-29
TOP 3:49 2:11 2:10 4:01 1:33 0:00 1:25 0:13 0:00 3:41 1:38 1:02 0:56 0:58 0:28 0:00 1:10 1:31
LSU Drives Start Result L43 Punt L28 FG L46 Punt L11 Punt L31 Punt L07 Interception L37 Punt L46 Downs T33 Downs L39 Downs
Plays-Yards 3-1 7-38 3-4 3-4 3-(-11) 3-2 3-2 7-15 4-9 7-17
TOP 1:53 2:55 1:16 1:20 0:26 1:23 1:27 2:49 0:51 3:07
L34 TD 13-66 4:58 L14 TD 5-86 1:18 L40 TD 7-60 2:21 T13 FG 4-4 1:40 L50 Punt 3-0 0:50 T20 TD 3-20 1:36 T34 TD 4-34 1:55 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T21 T36 T30 T30 T30 T30 T30 LSU L32 L37 L29 T36 L35 T49 L42
UL Lafayette Game
Troy Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP T31 TD 8-69 2:45 T27 Punt 3-2 1:31 T20 Fumble 1-76 0:13 T35 TD 0-0 0:00 T03 Punt 3-0 2:00 T30 FG 11-45 3:31 T10 End of half 1-(-6) 0:29 T29 TD 10-71 4:21 T25 TD 10-75 3:23 T18 FG 17-59 8:10 T49 TD 3-51 0:41 L38 TD 7-38 2:23 T20 End of game 3-9 1:42 UL Lafayette Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP L46 Punt 3-(-4) 2:07 L40 Punt 3-4 1:29 L43 Punt 3-5 1:20 L04 Missed FG 9-70 5:46 L32 Punt 5-31 3:10 T49 FG 5-38 1:47 L33 Interception 8-32 3:52 L27 Punt 3-(-5) 2:32 L25 Downs 4-57 1:51 L35 Interception 3-14 1:05 L10 Punt 3-3 1:38 T49 Punt 3-(-3) 2:14 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T26 T14 T24 T43 T20 T33 T27 ULL L33 L38 L26 T32 L35 T29 L33
Arkansas State Game Troy Drives Start Result T01 Punt T20 TD T47 Punt T48 TD T34 TD T25 Missed FG T04 Punt T01 Safety
Plays-Yards 3-2 8-80 5-10 5-52 9-66 8-61 3-5 1-(-1)
TOP 1:24 3:16 2:04 2:47 3:34 3:14 1:05 0:08
T45 TD 6-55 2:36 A21 TD 4-21 1:09 A41 Punt 3-(-19) 1:46 Arkansas State Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP A37 Punt 6-17 2:17 A45 Missed FG 13-43 6:00 A20 Punt 3-1 2:03 A19 Punt 3-8 1:41 A31 Missed FG 10-35 3:54 A18 End of Half 2-8 1:00 A18 Fumble 10-78 5:45 T42 Downs 12-41 5:53 A26 Interception 6-24 2:29 A25 Interception 3-14 1:12 A28 TD 9-72 3:29 A09 End of Game 2-5 1:14 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T10 T43 T14 T46 T30 T35 T33 ASU A34 A22 A38 A22 A28 A27 A27
Southern Miss Game
Troy Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP S17 TD 0-0 0:00 S42 Fumble 2-13 0:46 T28 TD 11-72 3:58 T18 Punt 4-12 2:20 T41 FG 13-56 5:07 T20 Punt 11-37 4:36 T20 FG 11-63 4:16 S09 TD 3-9 0:50 T11 Downs 9-48 4:09 T17 Punt 3-9 1:33 T20 Downs 9-15 2:50 S25 Missed FG 8-14 0:00 Southern Miss Drives Start Result Plays-Yards TOP S27 Fumble 2-(-10) 0:50 S27 TD 2-73 0:48 S14 Downs 14-58 5:40 S31 TD 9-69 3:33 S27 Punt 7-30 3:55 S35 FG 10-44 3:03 S20 Punt 3-9 1:34 S31 Punt 3-(-5) 1:43 S23 Punt 8-28 3:22 S41 TD 5-59 2:10 S19 FG 7-52 2:57 T25 FG 4-3 0:00 Average Field Position By Quarter By Half 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Total Troy T43 T29 T43 T30 T36 T36 T36 USM S24 S31 S24 S30 S26 S26 S26
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL 20-YARD PLUS PLAYS
LONG PLAYS BY THE NUMBERS Plays By Yards 100+ 90-99 80-89 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 30-39 20-29
No. 0 1 1 0 4 2 5 13 56
TD 0 1 1 0 2 1 2 4 5
Plays By Type Rushing Passing Punt returns Kick returns Interceptions Fumble returns Other TOTAL
No. 16 31 5 22 6 1 1 82
TD 6 7 0 1 1 0 1 16
20-YARD PLUS BY PLAYER Player No. Jorrick Calvin 22 Jerrel Jernigan 15 DuJuan Harris 8 Kennard Burton 6 Maurice Greer 4 Andrew Davis 3 Austin Silvoy 3 Cornelius Williams 3 Xavier Moreland 3 Mykeal Terry 2 Terence Moore 2 Tavares Williams 2 Gerald Tate 2 Fernandus Edwards 1 Jamie Hampton 1 Donnell Golden 1 Sherrod Martin 1 Steve McLendon 1 Tanner Jones 1 Zack Marcum 1 TOTAL 82
TD 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
R 0 2 7 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 16
P 0 11 1 5 0 3 3 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 31
KR 17 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
PR 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
IR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 6
FR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
LONGEST PLAYS OF THE YEAR Rushing 67 DuJuan Harris Rushing Touchdown 60 Maurice Greer Passing 86 Jerrel Jernigan from Levi Brown Passing Touchdown 86 Jerrel Jernigan from Levi Brown Punt Return 38 Cornelius Williams Kick Return 95 Jorrick Calvin Interception Return 25 Sherrod Martin Fumble Return 67 Steve McLendon Field Goal Return 65 Jorrick Calvin Punt 68 Will Goggans Field Goal 48 Sam Glusman
vs UL Lafayette (11/22/2008) vs Alcorn State (9/13/2008) vs FIU (10/18/2008) vs FIU (10/18/2008) vs S. Miss (12/21/2008) vs North Texas (10/25/2008) vs Alcorn State (9/13/2008) vs Middle Tenn. (8/28/2008) vs UL Lafayette (11/22/2008) vs Oklahoma St. (9/27/2008) vs Alcorn State (9/13/2008)
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LONG PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE
Yards Type Player(s) Opponent *95 KR Jorrick Calvin North Texas *86 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Levi Brown FIU 67 FR Steve McLendon Middle Tenn. 67 Rush DuJuan Harris UL Lafayette *65 FGR Jorrick Calvin UL Lafayette *60 Rush Maurice Greer Alcorn State *58 Pass Andrew Davis from Levi Brown WKU 53 KR Maurice Greer Southern Miss 48 Pass Tanner Jones from Jonathan Chandler North Texas *45 Rush DuJuan Harris ULM *45 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Jamie Hampton Ohio State 43 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Levi Brown North Texas 41 KR Jorrick Calvin Oklahoma State 38 PR Cornelius Williams Southern Miss *38 Pass Mykeal Terry from Jamie Hampton Alcorn State 38 KR Jorrick Calvin LSU 38 Rush Jerrel Jernigan Oklahoma State *35 Rush Fernandus Edwards Alcorn State 35 Rush Jerrel Jernigan FIU 35 Pass Austin Silvoy from Levi Brown LSU *35 Rush DuJuan Harris UL Lafayette 34 KR Jorrick Calvin LSU 33 Pass Gerald Tate from Levi Brown Southern Miss *33 Rush DuJuan Harris Middle Tenn 31 Pass Kennard Burton from Levi Brown LSU 30 Pass Kennard Burton from Jamie Hampton Middle Tenn 29 Pass Gerald Tate from Levi Brown North Texas *29 Pass Mykeal Terry from Levi Brown North Texas 29 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Levi Brown Arkansas State 29 KR Jorrick Calvin FIU *29 Pass DuJuan Harris from Levi Brown ULM 28 KR Jorrick Calvin FAU 28 KR Jorrick Calvin Oklahoma State 27 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Levi Brown Arkansas State 27 PR Jorrick Calvin ULM 27 Pass Andrew Davis from Jamie Hampton Ohio State 26 Rush Xavier Moreland FAU 26 KR Jorrick Calvin Oklahoma State 26 Pass Kennard Burton from Jamie Hampton FAU 26 Pass Kennard Burton from Levi Brown ULM 26 Pass Zack Marcum from Levi Brown Arkansas State 26 KR Jorrick Calvin Oklahoma State 26 KR Jorrick Calvin Oklahoma State 25 Pass Austin Silvoy from Jamie Hampton Oklahoma State 25 KR Jorrick Calvin Oklahoma State 25 KR Jorrick Calvin FIU 25 Rush Xavier Moreland Arkansas State 25 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Jamie Hampton FAU 25 INT Sherrod Martin Alcorn State 25 Pass Kennard Burton from Jamie Hampton Alcorn State 24 Pass Cornelius Williams from Levi Brown Southern Miss *24 Pass Austin Silvoy from Levi Brown Arkansas State 24 KR Jorrick Calvin ULM 24 INT Terence Moore Arkansas State 24 Rush Xavier Moreland Arkansas State 24 KR Jorrick Calvin ULM 23 PR Tavares Williams Southern Miss 23 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Levi Brown WKU 22 Rush DuJuan Harris Alcorn State 22 PR Jorrick Calvin North Texas 22 KR Jorrick Calvin ULM *22 INT Terence Moore LSU 22 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Jamie Hampton Alcorn State 22 INT Tavares Williams WKU 22 INT Jorrick Calvin North Texas 22 KR Jerrel Jernigan Middle Tenn 22 KR Maurice Greer LSU 21 KR Jorrick Calvin LSU 21 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Levi Brown WKU 21 KR Maurice Greer Ohio State 21 Pass Jerrel Jernigan from Jamie Hampton Middle Tenn 21 Pass Andrew Davis from Jamie Hampton Alcorn State 21 PR Jorrick Calvin FIU 21 Rush DuJuan Harris UL Lafayette 21 Rush DuJuan Harris WKU * touchdown scored on play
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
2008 BOX SCORES
GAME 1 - August 28, Murfreesboro (TN) Troy 31, Middle Tennessee 17 Att: 22,307
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7 3
10 0
7 0
7 14
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31 17
On a night when Troy debuted a new quarterback, a new offensive coordinator and a new kicking game, it was a pair of junior linebackers who stole the show. Boris Lee and Bear Woods chased, harassed and pounded on Middle Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterbacks and running backs all night, posting a combined 25 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss in leading the Trojans to a 31-17 victory over the Blue Raiders. Woods ended the night with 14 tackles (10 solo), two sacks and three tackles for losses. Meanwhile, Lee finished with 11 tackles (six solo), 0.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss. SCORING First Quarter TROY - Hampton 4-yard run (Glusman kick), 9:42 MT - Gendreau 22-yd FG, 3:43 Second Quarter TROY - Harris 5-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick), 11:40 TROY - Glusman 35-yd FG, 00:59 Third Quarter TROY - Harris 33-yd run (Glusman kick) Fourth Quarter MT - Beyah 46-yd pass from Craddock (Gendreau kick), 9:04 MT - Tanner 3-yd run (Gendreau kick), 6:44 TROY - Harris 13-yd run (Glusman kick), 2:32
TROY 16 164 136 28 17 1 64 300 5/37.8 3-3 4/29 24:06
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
MTSU 10 84 200 34 20 1 84 284 6/40.2 1-1 5/53 35:54
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Harris (TROY) 19-148; Tanner (MTSU) 16-61; McGee (MTSU) 18-60; Hampton (TROY) 11-41; Jernigan (TROY) 1-2; Greer (TROY) 2-1; Craddock (MTSU) 11-(-14); Dasher (MTSU) 5-(-23). PASSING - Craddock (MTSU) 20-32-1-200; Hampton (TROY) 17-28-1-136; Dasher (MTSU) 0-2-0-0. RECEIVING - McDonald (MTSU) 6-65; Jernigan (TROY) 6-43; Burton (TROY) 5-57; Cannon (MTSU) 5-38; Caldwell (MTSU) 4-34; Beyah (MTSU) 2-44; Marcum (TROY) 2-15; King (MTSU) 2-9; Tanner (MTSU) 1-10; Terry (TROY) 1-6; Turner (TROY) 1-6; Harris (TROY) 1-5; Bray (TROY) 1-4.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL GAME 2 - September 13, Movie Gallery Stadium Troy 65, Alcorn State 0 Att: 22,105 Alcorn State Troy
0 0 14 38
0 13
0 0
- -
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After more than two weeks of inactivity, the Troy Trojans showed few signs of rust as they rewrote a truck-load of school records on their way to a 65-0 victory over Alcorn State. The Trojans set records in two categories and tied three others. SCORING First Quarter TROY - Jernigan 10-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick) TROY - Harris 3-yd run (Glusman kick), 7:31 Second Quarter TROY - Glusman 23-yd FG, 13:38 TROY - Terry 15-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick), 10:02 TROY - Hampton 1-yd run (Glusman kick), 3:18 TROY - Greer 60-yd run (Glusman kick), 1:34 TROY - Silvoy 9-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick), 00:35 TROY - Terry 38-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick), 00:19 Third Quarter TROY - Glusman 48-yd FG, 8:45 TROY - Glusman 41-yrd FG, 4:23 TROY - Edwards 35-yd run (Glusman kick), 00:11 ALCORN STATE 9 72 48 37 12 6 61 120 10/37.4 7-1 5/44 22:41
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
TROY 36 315 421 57 37 2 107 736 3/42.0 4-2 11/85 37:19
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Greer (TROY) 9-113; Edwards (TROY) 12-79; Hampton (TROY) 6-45; Relf (ASU) 7-43; Harris (TROY) 9-39; Taylor (TROY) 9-37; Brumfield (ASU) 7-36; Jones (TROY) 3-7; Harrington (ASU) 1-6; Buckley (ASU) 1-0; Hobson (ASU) 2-(-1); Brown (TROY) 2-(-5); Young (ASU) 4-(-5); Oelfke (ASU) 1-(-6). PASSING - Hampton (TROY) 26-37-2-323; Brown (TROY) 6-10-0-56; Jones (TROY) 5-10-0-42; Hobson (ASU) 4-12-2-24; Buckley (ASU) 7-22-3-16; Harrington (ASU) 1-3-1-8. RECEIVING - Jernigan (TROY) 8-94; Burton (TROY) 5-54; Moore (ASU) 4-7; Tate (TROY) 3-24; Bray (TROY) 3-22; DeJarnett (ASU) 3-19; Edwards (TROY) 3-19; Terry (TROY) 2-53; Harris (TROY) 2-20; Stidham (TROY) 2-19; Williams (TROY) 2-15; Davis (TROY) 1-30; McDowell (TROY) 1-17; Cherry (TROY) 1-14; Pugh (ASU) 1-13; Chandler (TROY) 1-12; Reeves (TROY) 1-11; Silvoy (TROY) 1-9; Marcum (TROY) 1-8; Williams (ASU) 1-8; Jackson (ASU) 1-8; Johnson (ASU) 1-2; Moore (ASU) 1-(-9).
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL GAME 3 - September 20, Columbus (OH) Ohio State 28, Troy 10 Att: 102,989 Troy Ohio State
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The Troy Trojans held 13th-ranked Ohio State in check most of the game, but allowed the Buckeyes to pull away in the fourth quarter for a 28-10 victory at Ohio Stadium. OSU (3-1) led by just four points, 14-10, at the end of the third quarter, but tallied two touchdown passes in the final 15 minutes. The announced crowd of 102,989 was the largest-ever to see a Troy football game. The Trojans (2-1) held a six-yard advantage in total offense, 315-309, but could not overcome two turnovers and a couple of untimely penalties. “We lost a ballgame today, and we maybe had a chance to win,” Troy coach Larry Blakeney said. “We just made too many errors and they made the big plays. In all three phases of the game, we weren’t error-free.” SCORING First Quarter OSU - Nicol 13-yd pass from Pryor (kick good), 10:14 Second Quarter TROY - Glusman 22-yd FG, 13:35 OSU - Hartline 39-yd pass from Pryor (kick good), 9:08 TROY - Jernigan 45-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick) Fourth Quarter OSU - Robiskie 38-yd pass from Pryor (kick good), 13:28 OSU - Hartline 16-yd pass from Pryor (kick good), 4:46 TROY 15 97 218 43 30 2 66 315 8/38.8 1-0 8/80 29:50
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
OSU 17 170 139 17 10 1 59 309 7/46.6 0-0 6/46 30:10
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Herron (OSU) 20-94; Pryor (OSU) 14-66; Harris (TROY) 11-54; Hampton (TROY) 10-35; Saine (OSU) 4-9; M. Wells (OSU) 2-9; Moreland (TROY) 1-5; Jernigan (TROY) 1-3; Small (OSU) 1-(-1); Hartline (OSU) 1-(-7). PASSING - Hampton (TROY) 30-43-2-218; Pryor (OSU) 10-161-139; Boeckman (OSU) 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING - Jernigan (TROY) 8-66; Harris (TROY) 8-29; Burton (TROY) 5-42; Terry (TROY) 3-19; Hartline (OSU) 2-55; Robiskie (OSU) 2-41; Davis (TROY) 2-35; Smith (OSU) 2-20; Marcum (TROY) 2-16; Turner (TROY) 2-11; Nicol (OSU) 2-10; Saine (OSU) 1-12; Herron (OSU) 1-1.
GAME 4 - September 27, Stillwater (OK) Oklahoma State 55, Troy 24 Att: 52,463
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When Troy defeated Oklahoma State in 2007, Cowboys quarterback Zac Robinson was making his first collegiate start and often looked like a deer in headlights. One year, the junior showed poise and was deadly accurate, completing 13 of his first 14 passes and leading the Cowboys to a 55-24 victory. SCORING First Quarter OSU - Bryant 16-yd pass from Robinson (Bailey kick), 9:44 OSU - Hunter 4-yd run (Bailey kick), 00:29 Second Quarter OSU - Bryant 26-yd pass from Robinson (Bailey kick), 7:28 TROY - Silvoy 5-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick), 5:12 OSU - Bryant 44-yd pass from Robinson (Bailey kick), 2:45 TROY - Glusman 47-yd FG, 00:51 OSU - Hunter 17-yd run (Bailey kick), 00:20 Third Quarter OSU - Toston 1-yd run (Bailey kick), 8:42 TROY - Jernigan 12-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick) OSU - Bailey 22-yd FG, 1:43 Fourth Quarter TROY - Turner 15-yd pass from Hampton (Glusman kick), 14:29 OSU - Bailey 19-yd FG, 6:07 OSU - Toston 16-yd run (Bailey kick), 4:59
TROY 25 144 272 49 27 2 72 416 1/68.0 1-1 5/55 19:25
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
OSU 35 358 254 21 16 0 83 612 2/34.0 0-0 9/70 40:35
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Hunter (OSU) 24-169; Toston (OSU) 17-114; Hampton (TROY) 9-54; Jernigan (TROY) 3-47; Harris (TROY) 9-41; Robinson (OSU) 11-39; Johnson (OSU) 8-20; Fodge (OSU) 1-16; Moreland (TROY) 2-2; Roberts (OSU) 1-0. PASSING - Robinson (OSU) 16-21-0-254; Hampton (TROY) 2445-2-253; Jones (TROY) 1-2-0-11; Brown (TROY) 2-2-0-8. RECEIVING - Burton (TROY) 7-65; Bryant (OSU) 6-118; Jernigan (TROY) 6-58; Silvoy (TROY) 4-40; Harris (TROY) 3-53; Hunter (OSU) 2-27; Mosley (OSU) 2-25; Davis (OSU) 2-22; Greer (OSU) 2-15; Broadway (OSU) 1-23; Turner (TROY 1-15; Conner (OSU) 1-14; Bowling (OSU) 1-13; Marcum (TROY) 1-12; Toston (OSU) 1-12; Davis (TROY) 1-11; Terry (TROY) 1-9; Bray (TROY) 1-4.
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
2008 BOX SCORES
GAME 5 - October 7, Boca Raton (FL) Troy 30, Florida Atlantic 17 Att: 17,191
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The Troy Trojans got their revenge on Florida Atlantic, downing the Owls 30-17 Tuesday night in front of a national television audience. “Anytime you beat these guys you feel good,” Troy coach Larry Blakeney said. “It wasn’t a pretty game early, there were a lot of penalties in the first half but we got things done and didn’t squander too much.” But, for the Trojans, the victory may have long-term negative effects after quarterback Jamie Hampton and center Danny Franks both were helped from the field midway through the second half. SCORING First Quarter FAU - Leroy 34-yd FG, 12:08 TROY - Hampton 2-yd run (Glusman kick), 4:07 Second Quarter TROY - Glusman 20-yd FG, 13:57 TROY - Harris 16-yd run, 13:41 FAU - Grant 8-yd pass from Smith (Leroy kick), 4:33 Third Quarter TROY - Glusman 35-yd FG, 11:47 TROY - Hampton 1-yd run (Glusman kick), 9:28 Fourth Quarter TROY - Glusman 30-yd FG, 12:00 FAU - Smith 1-yd run (Leroy kick), 7:08
TROY 20 233 127 24 11 1 75 360 4/42.0 1-0 4/25 32:13
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
FAU 20 75 283 41 21 2 72 358 4/17.2 3-1 7/47 27:47
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Hampton (TROY) 16-61; Harris (TROY) 18-60; Moreland (TROY) 8-59; Jernigan (TROY) 7-50; Edgecomb (FAU) 7-42; Rose (FAU) 6-40; Blanchard (FAU) 3-9; Pierre (FAU) 6-8; Jones (TROY) 1-2; Greer (TROY) 1-1; Smith (FAU) 9-(-24). PASSING - Smith (FAU) 21-41-2-283; Hampton (TROY) 10-211-116; Jones (TROY) 1-3-0-11. RECEIVING - Grant (FAU) 6-82; Jernigan (TROY) 6-63; Gent (FAU) 5-64; Housler (FAU) 4-69; Burton (TROY) 2-33; Wilkes (FAU) 2-33; Jean (FAU) 2-29; Rose (FAU) 2-6; Cherry (TROY) 1-18; Terry (TROY) 1-11; Harris (TROY) 1-2.
GAME 6 - October 18, Movie Gallery Stadium Troy 33, Florida International 23 Att: 19,361 FIU Troy
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On a night when the Trojans played with a new quarterback and a new center, it was a sophomore receiver who stole the show. Jerrel Jernigan scored a on a long touchdown pass from first-time starter Levi Brown, threw for another score and had 221 yards of total offense in leading Troy to a 3323 victory over Florida International Saturday night at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. The Trojans used three different quarterbacks on the opening drive of the game. SCORING First Quarter TROY - Williams 15-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 11:14 TROY - Jernigan 86-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 8:52 FIU - TEAM safety, 7:03 FIU - Mertile 8-yd pass from McCall (Rivest kick), 4:36 TROY - Glusman 20-yd FG, 1:35 Second Quarter TROY - Glusman 44-yd FG, 3:58 FIU - Owens 1-yd run (Rivest kick), 00:20 Third Quarter TROY - Bray 2-yd pass from Jernigan (Glusman kick), 14:56 Fourth Quarter TROY - Parker 1-yd run (Glusman kick), 14:56 FIU - Dickens 5-yd pass from McCall (Rivest kick), 9:27
FIU 15 83 266 34 22 1 70 349 8/43.6 3-2 10/72 29:49
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
TROY 20 137 255 29 19 0 69 392 8/33.8 1-0 11/72 30:11
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Jernigan (TROY) 10-88; Owens (FIU) 14-69; Harris (TROY) 14-34; Ned (FIU) 6-14; Burton (TROY) 1-8; Moreland (TROY) 2-7; Parker (TROY) 4-5; Brown (TROY) 7-0; McCall (FIU) 16-0. PASSING - McCall (FIU) 23-33-1-266; Brown (TROY) 18-28-0253; Jernigan (TROY) 1-1-0-2. RECEIVING - Hilton (FIU) 6-116; Ellingson (FIU) 6-75; Jernigan (TROY0 5-131; Williams (TROY) 4-50; Mertile (FIU) 3-10; tate (TROY) 2-25; Owens (FIU) 2-21; Kirchenberg (FIU) 2-15; Terry (TROY) 2-8; Burton (TROY) 1-19; Davis (TROY) 1-17; Phillips (FIU) 1-16; Ned (FIU) 1-8; Reeves (TROY) 1-8; Dickens (FIU) 1-5; Bray (TROY) 1-2; Turner (TROY) 1-(-2); Harris (TROY) 1-(-3).
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL GAME 7 - October 25, Denton (TX) Troy 45, North Texas 17 Att: 18,345 Troy North Texas
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Apparently Levi Brown likes his new role as the Troy Trojansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starting quarterback. The junior from Mt. Juliet, Tenn., came out like a Texas gunslinger against the Mean Green of North Texas, completing 35-of-42 passes for 391 yards in a 45-17 victory. SCORING First Quarter TROY - Parker 1-yd run (kick failed), 12:03 TROY - Glusman 28-yd FG, 6:21 TROY - Harris 1-yd run (kick blocked), 1:47 Second Quarter TROY - Jernigan 6-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 11:49 NT - Fitzgerald 32 pass from Vizza (Knott kick), 8:05 TROY - Glusman 24-yd FG, 00:14 Third Quarter TROY - Harris 1-yd run (Glusman kick), 12:49 Fourth Quarter NT - Knott 46-yd FG, 11:59 TROY - Calvin 95 kickoff return (Glusman kick), 11:46 NT - Montgomery 7-yd run (Knott kick), 6:50 TROY - Terry 29-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 5:32 TROY 29 108 439 51 41 0 79 547 4/37.5 1-0 9/94 30:08
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
UNT 22 92 246 52 31 3 85 338 6/43.3 2-1 6/47 29:52
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Montgomery (UNT) 16-92; Greer (TROY) 7-41; Harris (TROY) 8-34; Brown (TROY) 6-14; Burton (TROY) 1-11; Moreland (TROY) 3-7; Henderson (UNT) 2-6; Parker (TROY) 3-1; Fitzgerald (UNT) 1-0; Vizza (UNT) 14-(-6). PASSING - Brown (TROY) 40-50-0-391; Chandler (TROY) 1-1-048; Vizza (UNT) 31-52-3-246. RECEIVING - Fitzgerald (UNT) 14-113; Jernigan (TROY) 9-123; Burton (TROY) 6-43; Stickler (UNT) 5-54; Terry (TROY) 4-50; Harris (TROY) 4-28; Tate (TROY) 3-41; Turner (TROY) 3-34; Silvoy (TROY) 3-30; Moreland (TROY) 3-19; Dickerson (UNT) 3-14; Williams (TROY) 3-14; Johnson (UNT) 2-18; Lott (UNT) 2-15; Roberson (UNT) 2-14; Montgomery (UNT) 2-11; Jones (TROY) 1-48; Davis (TROY) 1-11; Johnson (UNT) 1-7; Potter (TROY) 1-(-2).
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Leading by nine at halftime, the Troy Trojans fell behind in the second and missed a potential game-winning field goal as time expired to drop their first Sun Belt Conference road game in three seasons, 31-30 to ULM. The loss was the first on the road in Sun Belt play since Troy dropped a 9-3 decision to Arkansas State on November 12, 2005. SCORING First Quarter ULM - McNeal 7-yd run (kick blocked), 7:10 ULM - Jordan safety, 6:52 TROY - Davis 11-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 3:11 Second Quarter TROY - Glusman 47-yd FG, 9:02 TROY - Williams 5-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 5:26 Third Quarter ULM - Doyle 5-yd pass from Lancaster (Jabour kick), 11:07 ULM - Goodin 13-pass from Lancaster (Jabour kick), 3:40 TROY - Harris 45-yd run (Glusman kick), 1:49 Fourth Quarter ULM - Jabour 48-yd FG, 12:47 TROY - Harris 29-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 4:48 ULM - McCoy 7-yd pass from Revell (rush failed), 00:34
TROY 22 165 221 36 23 1 64 386 2/36.0 2-1 5/45 20:08
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
ULM 21 161 169 32 20 1 79 330 5/34.6 0-0 5/38 39:52
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Harris (TROY) 20-143; Goodin (ULM) 18-60; Lancaster (ULM) 14-42; Lovett (ULM) 7-31; Revell (ULM) 4-29; Brown (TROY) 3-27; Moreland (TROY) 3-13; McNeal (ULM) 3-9; Greer (TROY) 1-(-2); McCoy (ULM) 1-(-10). PASSING - Brown (TROY) 23-36-1-221; Lancaster (ULM) 15-261-125; Revell (ULM) 5-5-0-44; Love (ULM) 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING - Zacharie (ULM) 6-71; Davis (TROY) 5-45; McNeal (ULM) 5-18; Terry (TROY) 4-32; Goodin (ULM) 3-34; Cherry (TROY) 3-24; Bray (TROY) 3-16; Burton (TROY) 2-45; McCall (ULM) 2-31; Harris (TROY) 2-30; Tate (TROY) 2-19; McCoy (ULM) 2-4; Ambrose (ULM) 1-6; Williams (TROY) 1-5; Marcum (TROY) 1-5; Doyle (ULM) 1-5.
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
2008 BOX SCORES
GAME 9 - November 8, Movie Gallery Stadium Troy 17, Western Kentucky 7 Att: 19,066
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Levi Brown threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns, and DuJuan Harris ran for over 100 yards for the secon consecutive game as the Troy Trojans defeated Western Kentucky University 17-7 on homecoming Saturday. With the victory, the Trojans improved their record to 6-3 and gained bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season. The win also improved Troy to 34-12-1 on homecoming since 1951, winning 12 consecutive homecoming contests. Brown completed 30-of-46 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw just his second interception of the season in the game. Brown’s 298 yards marks the 28th time under Larry Blakeney that a passer has thrown for at least 250 yards in a game. Harris finished with 101 rushing yards on 23 carries. “It was one of those games where you felt like you were just on the verge of extending yourself and getting it over early,” Blakeney said. “But it’s a win, and a win is a win and it’s homecoming, I’m happy.” SCORING First Quarter TROY - Davis 58-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 14:10 Second Quarter TROY - Tate 9-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 7:21 Third Quarter WKU - Smith 20-yd run (Mintrum kick), 9:28 TROY - Glusman 34-yd FG, 3:40
WKU 15 121 95 33 15 1 68 216 7/34.6 2-0 2/14 31:49
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
TROY 24 131 298 46 30 1 79 429 3/29.7 2-1 7/66 27:06
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Harris (TROY) 23-105; Smith (WKU) 13-74; Booker (WKU) 7-29; Taylor (WKU) 5-27; Willis (WKU) 2-23; Brown (TROY) 5-17; Greer (TROY) 3-10. PASSING - Brown (TROY) 30-46-1-298; Smith (WKU) 10-22-156; Wolke (WKU) 3-8-0-32. RECEIVING - Jernigan (TROY) 8-88; Gaebler (WKU) 6-27; Davis (TROY) 5-101; Graves (WKU) 4-41; Tate (TROY) 4-39; Burton (TROY) 4-16; Williams (TROY) 3-13; Harris (TROY) 3-12; Quinn (WKU) 1-9; Willis (WKU) 1-5.
GAME 10 - November 15, Baton Rouge (LA) LSU 40, Troy 31 Att: 92,103 Troy LSU
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Most of the fans already had left the stadium. LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee had been booed and benched in the first half. But somehow, LSU found a way to follow one of its most disheartening losses with the biggest comeback in school history. LSU rallied from 28 points down to beat Troy, completing the comeback when Charles Scott scored with 4:50 remaining. SCORING First Quarter TROY - Cherry 7-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 9:18 LSU - David 52-yd FG, 6:16 TROY - Burton 1-yd run (Glusman kick), 4:00 Second Quarter TROY - Glusman 23-yd FG, 10:08 TROY - Moore 22-yd INT return (Glusman kick), 6:46 Third Quarter TROY - Harris 8-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 11:13 LSU - Jefferson 3-yd run (David kick), 1:26 Fourth Quarter LSU - LaFell 33-yd pass from Lee (David kick), 14:00 LSU - Johnson 1-yd run (David kick), 10:33 LSU - David 27-yd FG, 7:51 LSU - Scott 4-yd run (kick failed), 4:50 LSU - Johnson 1-yd run (David kick), 1:40
TROY 20 64 316 72 34 1 89 380 6/38.8 4-2 8/80 27:38
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
LSU 16 119 221 41 21 1 80 340 6/37.5 1-0 7/37 32:22
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Scott (LSU) 24-90; Harris (TROY) 14-65; Jefferson (LSU) 7-17; Williams (LSU) 3-12; Johnson (LSU) 3-7; Burton (TROY) 1-1; Brown (TROY) 2-(-2); Lee (LSU) 2-(-7). PASSING - Brown (TROY) 34-72-1-316; Lee (LSU) 20-34-1-216; Jefferson (LSU) 1-6-0-5; Dalfrey (LSU) 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING - LaFell (LSU) 12-126; Jernigan (TROY) 10-63; Burton (TROY) 5-74; Tolliver (LSU) 4-54; Harris (TROY) 4-29; Tate (TROY) 3-26; Davis (TROY) 3-26; Silvoy (TROY) 2-36; Williams (TROY) 2-22; Cherry (TROY) 2-19; Dickson (LSU) 2-13; Marcum (TROY) 2-12; Mitchell (LSU) 1-15; Byrd (LSU) 1-9; Reeves (LSU) 1-9; Scott (LSU) 1-4.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL GAME 11 - November 22, Movie Gallery Stadium Troy 48, Louisiana-Lafayette 3 Att: 19,443 Louisiana-Lafayette Troy
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With all eyes on NCAA active rushing leader Tyrell Fenroy, Troy sophomore DuJuan Harris stole the show with a careerhigh 234 yards rushing and three total touchdowns as Troy defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 48-3 in Sun Belt Conference action at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. The win guaranteed the Trojans a share of the Sun Belt Conference championship for the third consecutive season. Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 234 yards were a career-high, breaking his previous mark of 148 yards against Middle Tennessee. SCORING First Quarter TROY - Harris 9-yd run (Glusman kick), 10:08 Second Quarter TROY - Calvin 65-yd blocked FG return (Glusman kick), 14:49 ULL - Edmiston 29-yd FG, 7:52 TROY - Glusman 42-yd FG, 4:21 Third Quarter TROY - Terry 5-yd pass from Harris (Glusman kick), 10:39 TROY - Burton 20-yd run (Glusman kick), 4:44 Fourth Quarter TROY - Glusman 40-yd FG, 9:43 TROY - Harris 35-yd run (Glusman kick), 7:57 TROY - Greer 1-yd run (Glusman kick), 3:56
ULL 12 183 72 15 7 2 50 255 7/43.4 2-0 15/104 28:51
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
TROY 26 391 68 20 9 0 75 459 2/37.0 1-1 7/52 31:09
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Harris (TROY) 28-234; Desormeaux (ULL) 15-136; Burton (TROY) 5-66; Moreland (TROY) 9-56; Greer (TROY) 8-30; Fenroy (ULL) 10-23; McGuire (ULL) 1-8; Parker (ULL) 2-8; Dupre (ULL) 1-6; Masson (ULL) 5-5; Shankle (ULL) 1-3; Cherry (ULL) 2-2; Brown (TROY) 2-(-1); TEAM (TROY) 1-(-2). PASSING - Desormeaux (ULL) 7-13-1-72; Brown (TROY) 7-160-51; Parker (TROY) 1-2-0-12; Harris (TROY) 1-1-0-5; Chandler (TROY) 0-1-0-0; Masson (ULL) 0-2-1-0. RECEIVING - Cherry (ULL) 4-57; Tate (TROY) 2-14; Terry (TROY) 2-12; Fenroy (ULL) 2-9; Bray (TROY) 1-17; Reeves (TROY) 1-12; Burton (TROY) 1-11; Falgout (ULL) 1-6; Jernigan (TROY) 1-5; Harris (TROY) 1-(-3).
GAME 12 - December 6, Movie Gallery Stadium Troy 35, Arkansas State 9 Att: 16,227
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For the second consecutive season, the Troy Trojans had an opportunity to earn an outright Sun Belt Conference championship, and unlike last season, the Trojans capitalized by earning their first outright title and a berth in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. The Trojans (8-4, 6-1 SBC) claimed the title with a 35-9 victory over Arkansas State at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. With the win, the Trojans earned a date with Southern Miss on December 21 in the Superdome and earned their third bowl bid in five years at the NCAA Division I-A level. Troy took the lead in the first quarter and never looked back. SCORING First Quarter TROY - Williams 19-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 2:02 Second Quarter TROY - Moreland 6-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 8:28 TROY - Harris 6-yd run (Glusman kick), 1:00 Fourth Quarter ASU - Williams safety, 13:55 TROY - Silvoy 6-yd pass from Brown (Glusman kick), 8:50 TROY - Harris 12-yd run (Glusman kick), 6:29 ASU - Hewitt 1-yd run (Arauco kick), 3:00
ASU 19 160 172 32 17 2 77 332 3/42.3 1-1 4/35 36:57
STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Total Plays Total Yards Punts/Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
TROY 17 156 181 24 15 0 54 337 4/41.0 1-0 6/40 23:03
TOP INDIVIDUALS RUSHING - Arnold (ASU) 18-84; Harris (TROY) 18-72; Leonard (ASU) 18-69; Moreland (TROY) 2-49; Jernigan (TROY) 5-46; Lawson (ASU) 6-26; Burton (TROY) 2-4; Hewitt (ASU) 3-3; Brown (TROY) 1-0; Parker (TROY) 2-0. PASSING - Brown (TROY) 15-23-0-181; Leonard (ASU) 17-32-2172; Parker (TROY) 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING - Mclennan (ASU) 7-52; Jernigan (TROY) 3-69; Marcum (TROY) 3-45; Harris (TROY) 3-4; Clements (ASU) 2-28; Thompkins (ASU) 2-28; Gillott (ASU) 1-26; Silvoy (TROY) 1-24; Williams (TROY) 1-19; Jordan (ASU) 1-12; Norman (ASU) 1-12; Blake (ASU) 1-8; Bray (TROY) 1-8; Moreland (TROY) 1-6; Jones (ASU) 1-4; Tate (TROY) 1-3; Burton (TROY) 1-3; Arnold (ASU) 1-2.
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2008 NEW ORLEANS BOWL
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 2008 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl TEAM STATISTICS USM TROY Game 13 FIRST DOWNS 20 21 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 37-146 35-73 PASSING YDS (NET) 276 255 Passes Att-Comp-Int 34-20-0 44-26-0 TOTAL OFF PLAYS-YARDS 71-422 79-328 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-17 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-72 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-101 4-107 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 4-34.0 3-47.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 7-75 3-28 Possession Time 29:35 45:25 Third-Down Conversions 6 of 15 10 of 18 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 4-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-35 4-23
RUSHING
USM: Damion Fletcher 14-78; Austin Davis 18-37; Tory Harrison 5-31. Troy: DuJuan Harris 19-52; Xavier Moreland 4-28; Jerrel Jernigan 6-22; Kennard Burton 1-minus 2; Levi Brown 5-minus 27.
PASSING
USM: Austin Davis 20-34-0-276. Troy: Levi Brown 26-43-0-255; Jerrel Jernigan 0-1-0-0.
RECEIVING
136
USM: Gerald Baptiste 5-88; Johdrick Morris 4-61; Freddie Parham 3-26; Damion Fletcher 3-23; Shawn Nelson 2-16; Jonathan Massey 1-35; William Spight 1-18; DeAndre Brown 1-9. Troy: Jerrel Jernigan 9-65; Gerald Tate 3-47; Kennard Burton 3-30; DuJuan Harris 3-20; Cornelius Williams 2-36; Austin Silvoy 1-16; Fred Turner 1-13; Andrew Davis 1-10; Zack Marcum 1-8; Justin Bray 1-7; Mykeal Terry 1-3.
INTERCEPTIONS USM: None. Troy: None.
FUMBLES
USM: Austin Davis 1-1. Troy: DuJuan Harris 2-1.
SACKS (UA-A)
USM: Tokumbo Abanikanda 1-0; Logan Hickman 1-0; Cordarro Law 1-0; Gerald McRath 1-0. Troy: Boris Lee 2-0; Rashad Roussell 0-1; Steve McLendon 0-1; Brandon Lang 1-0.
GAME FACTS
Louisiana Superdome Attendance: 30197 KO time: 7:17 pm End of Game: 10:53 pm Total elapsed time: 3:34
OFFICIALS
Referee: Larry Farina; Umpire: Art Hines; Linesman: Ed Walker; Line judge: Rich Troyer; Back judge: Jeff Sadorus; Field judge: D.Spreisterbach; Side judge: Nardy Samuels; Scorer: Gayle Letulle.
Score by Quarters Southern Miss Troy Trojans Scoring Summary:
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Southern Miss 30, Troy 27 1 2 3 4 OT Score 7 10 0 10 3 30 14 3 10 0 0 27
Record: (7-6) Record: (8-5)
Qtr. Time Team Scoring Play Drive Score 1st 14:10 TROY Jorrick Calvin 17 fumble recovery (Sam Glusman kick) USM 0, Troy 7 13:22 USM Gerald Baptiste 64 pass from Austin Davis (Britt Barefoot kick) 2-73 0:48 USM 7, Troy 7 02:58 TROY Kennard Burton 4 pass from Levi Brown (Glusman kick) 11-72 3:58 USM 7,Troy 14 2nd 14:25 USM Damion Fletcher 8 run (Barefoot kick) 9-69 3:33 USM 14, Troy 14 03:03 TROY Glusman 20 field goal 13-56 5:07 USM 14, Troy 17 00:00 USM Barefoot 38 field goal 10-44 3:03 USM 17, Troy 17 3rd 04:34 TROY Glusman 34 field goal 11-63 4:16 USM 17, Troy 20 02:01 TROY Jerrel Jernigan 6 run (Glusman kick) 3-9 0:50 USM 17, Troy 27 4th 07:20 USM Jonathan Massey 35 pass from Davis (Barefoot kick) 5-59 2:10 USM 24, Troy 27 02:50 USM Barefoot 46 field goal 7-52 2:57 USM 27, Troy 27 OT 00:00 USM Barefoot 39 field goal 4-3 0:00 USM 30, Troy 27 NEW ORLEANS, La. – Sam Glusman’s attempt at a game-tying field goal was blocked in overtime by Southern Miss defensive back Michael McGee giving USM a 30-27 victory in the 2008 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Superdome. Britt Barefoot tied the game with a 46-yard field goal with 2:57 remaining and Troy could not muster a score on its final drive sending the game to overtime. Southern Miss (7-6) went on offense first in overtime and, after being stopped on third down, settled for a 39-yard Barefoot field goal before giving the Trojans the ball. Troy (8-5) picked up a first down on their possession on a swing-pass to Jerrel Jernigan. Faced with a third-down just three plays later, DuJuan Harris dropped a pass in the flats that could have potentially given the Trojans a first down. The incompletion set up the game-tying attempt for Glusman. “We knew the game was going to be a close game,” head coach Larry Blakeney said. “We knew that both teams would probably score some points. We thought that we would be able to move it a little bit better. I said last week that whoever rushes it the best will wind up winning the game and that’s what happened. We got to overtime tied at 27. They get a ricochet field goal for three and we get one blocked. That’s about as close as it gets. “Our kids played hard, played together and never gave up and we lost the game. We are going to get home and get back to work. I’m very proud of this team and especially our seniors for what they have done.” Southern Miss’ defense bothered the Trojans all night, including sacking Troy quarterback Levi Brown four times and feat that had not been accomplished all season. “Certainly you have got to give credit to our opponent. Their defense is about as good as we’ve seen in a while. I was impressed,” Blakeney said. Just two plays into the game Jorrick Calvin deflected an option pitch by USM quarterback Austin Davis and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown to give the Trojans the 7-0 lead only 50 seconds into the game. The touchdown was the third defensive score of the year for Troy and the second by Calvin. Additionally, Calvin’s return was the fastest score in New Orleans Bowl history. Southern Miss answered back two plays later when Andrew Davis hit Gerald Baptiste on a flee-flicker pass for a 64-yard touchdown pass to even the score at 7-7. The pass was the longest in New Orleans Bowl history. Baptiste recorded a team-high five catches and 88 yards. Gerald Tate broke multiple tackles to get the Trojans inside the five-yard line on a career-best 33yard reception. Then on third down from the four-yard line, Troy went with five receivers and Brown found Kennard Burton in the back of the end zone for the score and a 14-7 lead. The touchdown was Burton’s first of the season through the air. It capped an 11-play, 72 yard drive. He became the 12th different player to catch a touchdown for the Trojans, a number that leads the nation. Southern Miss tied the game at 14 with an eight-yard Damion Fletcher touchdown run. It ended a nine-play, 69 yard drive that took a little more than three minutes to execute. Glusman connected on a 20-yard field goal attempt with 3:03 left in the half to give Troy a 17-14 lead. USM added a field goal as time expired in the first half to tie the game at 17 heading into halftime. Glusman added his second field goal of the game, this time a 34 yarder, for the first points of the second half to give the Trojans a 20-17 lead with 4:34 remaining in the third quarter. On a key third-and-six, Boris Lee broke through the offensive line for a sack of USM’s Davis. The sack forced a punt that Cornelius Williams picked up and returned it 39 yards down to USM’s nine-yard line. Lee recorded 13 tackles and two sacks for the game. Jerrel Jernigan capped the drive with a six-yard touchdown run to give Troy a 27-17 lead. The score was his first rushing touchdown of the season. He rushed for 24 total yards and had 65 yards receiving. Faced with a short fourth down attempt of their own, the Golden Eagles answered with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Davis to Jonathan Massey to cut Troy’s lead to 27-24. The game set a New Orleans Bowl attendance record with 30,197, breaking the record of the 2004 edition between North Texas and Southern Miss. The Trojans finished the 2008 season at 8-5 and 7-1 in the Sun Belt. Troy won it’s third consecutive Sun Belt Conference Championship and it’s first outright title since joining the league in 2004.
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL OFFENSE
Most Consecutive 200-Yd. Games Most Touchdown Passes
Game: Season: Career:
Longest Rush
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Most Plays
74, Levi Brown vs. LSU (2008) 448, Omar Haugabook (2007) 7373, Sim Byrd (1966-68)
Most Yards
Game: 545, Sim Byrd vs. Samford (1966) Season: 3592, Omar Haugabook (2007) Career: 252.2, Omar Haugabook (2006-07)
Most Yards Per Game
Season: 299.3, Omar Haugabook (2007) Career: 252.2, Omar Haugabook (2006-07)
Most Yards Per Play Season: Career:
8.96, Derrick Washington (1994) 8.01, Steven Coleman (1992-94)
Most TDs Responsible For Game: Season: Career:
Season: Career:
Game:
Most Rushes
Game: 46, DeWhitt Betterson vs, USU (2003) Season: 256, DeWhitt Betterson (2004) Career: 653, DeWhitt Betterson (2001-04)
Most Yards Gained
2, Eddie Brundidge (1986) 2, Eddie Brundidge (1986)
92, Jerry Reeves, vs. LC (1964)
ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE Most Yards
Game: 309, Demontray Carter vs ASU (2000) Season: 1825, Arrid Gregory (1996) Career: 4079, Perry Griggs (1973-76)
PASSING
Highest Passing Efficiency
Game: 289.8, Aaron Leak vs. Utah St (2004) Season: 179.2, Al Head (1969) Career: 165.8, Kelvin Simmons (1992-93)
72, Levi Brown vs LSU (2008) 475, Omar Haugabook (2007) 1037, Brock Nutter (1998-2002)
Most Completions
Game: 40, Levi Brown vs. North Texas (2008) Season: 291, Omar Haugabook (2007) Career: 581, Brock Nutter (1998-2002)
Most Consecutive Completions Game:
Game: Season: Career:
20, Sim Byrd vs. UWA (1968)
6, Sim Byrd, two times 31, Kelvin Simmons (1993) 68, Sim Byrd (1966-68)
Most Consecutive Games w/ TD Season: Career:
8, Omar Haugabook (2006) 15, Omar Haugabook (2006-07)
Most Interceptions Thrown Game: Season: Career:
5, four times 24, Al Head (1970) 45, Sim Byrd (1966-68)
Fewest Interceptions Thrown Season: Career:
1, Kelvin Simmons (1992) 7, Kelvin Simmons (1992-93)
Longest Pass Play Game:
Most Attempts
6, Sim Byrd, twice (1968) Game: 37, Kelvin Simmons (1993) Season: 75, Sim Byrd (1966-68) Career:
RUSHING
138
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99, Mike Turk to Titus Dixon (1986)
RECEIVING
Most Catches
Game: 16, Danny Grant vs. McNeese (1968) Season: 77, Jerrel Jernigan (2008) Career: 215, Danny Grant (1967-69)
Most Yards Game: Season: Career:
225, Danny Grant vs. MSU (1968) 1169, Rufus Cox (1984) 2907, Danny Grant (1967-69)
Game: 244, Eddie Brundidge vs. VU (1984) Season: 1337, Arrid Gregory (1996) Highest Completion Percentage Career: 3441, DeWhitt Betterson (2001-04) Game: 80, Levi Brown vs. North Texas (2008) By a QB: 2533, Mike Turk (1984-87) Season: 72.0, Al Head (1969) Career: 62.2, Sim Byrd (1966-68)
Highest Average per Catch
Game: 14.6, Kenny Cattouse vs. FIU (2007) Season: 10.9, Jimmi Haywood (1985) Career: 8.01, Steven Coleman (1992-94)
Most Touchdown Catches
Highest Average Per Rush
Most Touchdowns Rushing Game: Season: By a QB: Career: By a QB:
4, Phillip Jones vs. JSU (1997) 17, Joe Jackson (1996) 15, Jeremy Rowell (1994) 34, Joe Jackson (1994-97) 32, Mike Turk (1984-87)
Most 100-Yard Rushing Games Season: Career:
7, DeWhitt Betterson (2004) 14, DeWhitt Betterson (2001-04)
Most Yards
Game: 454, Sim Byrd vs. Samford (9/14/68) Season: 3569, Sim Byrd (1968) Career: 7791, Brock Nutter (1998-2002)
Most Yards Per Attempt Season: Career:
Most Yards Per Game
Season: 297.4, Sim Byrd (12 games), 1968 Career: 238.1, Sim Byrd (32 games), 66-68
Most 300-Yard Games
Most Consecutive 100-Yd. Games Season:
Season: Career:
3, four different players Career: 3, four different players
Most 200-Yd. Rushing Games Season: Career:
2, Eddie Brundidge (1986) 2, Eddie Brundidge (1986)
10.3, Bobby Lee (1974) 9.3, Bobby Lee (192-75)
3, Al Head, 1970 3, Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 3, Brock Nutter, 1999-2001 3, Al Head, 1970
Game: Season: Career:
Game: Season: Career:
46.0, Greg Harris vs. VSU (1986) 39.5, Jonathan Carter (1997) 22.2, Billy Dixon (1975-77)
4, Danny Grant vs. ASU (1966) 14, Danny Grant (1966 & 1968) 44, Danny Grant (1967-69)
Most 100-Yd. Games Season: Career:
4, Heyward Skipper (2001) 8, Kelvin Murdock (1978-81)
SCORING
Most Points Game: Season: Career:
24, Thad Buttone vs. SHSU (1999) 108, Joe Jackson (1996) 276, Danny Grant (1966-69)
Most Touchdowns Game: Season: Career:
4, Thad Buttone vs. SHSU (1999) 17, Joe Jackson (1996) 45, Danny Grant (1966-69)
Most 400-Yard Games Season: Career:
1, Sim Byrd vs. Samford (1968) 1, Sim Byrd vs. Samford (1968)
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Most Points Game: Season: Career:
Most Punts
17, Sam Glusman (2008) Game: 12, Doug Crane vs. Miss. Coll. (1984) 108, Sam Glusman (2008) Season: 78, Thomas Olmstead (2003) 310, Ted Clem (1984-87) Career: 288, Thomas Olmstead (2002-05)
Most Yards on Punts
Game: 441, Thomas Olmstead vs. UM (2003) 3304, Thomas Olmstead (2003) 10, Danny Moore vs. LC (1967) Season: 59, Ollie Quass (1993) Career:11,953, Thomas Olmstead (2002-05) 59, Ted Clem (1987) 170, Ted Clem (1984-87) Longest Punt
Highest Percentage of PAT’s Season: Career:
Highest Average
10, Danny Moore vs. LC (1967) Game: 54.8, Thomas Olmstead (2004) 59, Ollie Quass (1993) Season: 43.1, Thomas Olmstead (2004) 59, Ted Clem (1987) Career: 41.5, Thomas Olmstead (2002-05) 170 , Ted Clem (1984-87)
Most PAT’s Attempted Game: Season: Career:
100%, four players 98.2, Lawrence Tynes (1997-00)
Game:
81 yds, Matt Allen vs. NSU (1999)
PUNT RETURNS
Most Punt Returns
Game: 166, Ted Clem (1984-87) Season: Career:
Most Consecutive PAT’s Made Career:
Most Touchdowns on Returns
PUNTING
Most PAT’s Made Game: Season: Career:
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7, three different players 35, Carl Smith (1982) 112, Leodis McKelvin (2004-07)
Most Field Goals Made Game: Season: Career:
4, Greg Whibbs vs. FAU (2007) Most Yards on Punt Returns 215, Virgil Seay vs. UWA (9/29/79) 20, Sam Glusman (2008) Game: 457, Virgil Seay (1979) 50, Greg Whibbs (2003-07) Season: Career: 1471, Leodis McKelvin (2004-07)
Most Field Goals Attempted Game:
Season: Career:
4, Greg Whibbs (twice) HIghest Average Per Return 4, Lawrence Tynes (twice) Game: 35.0, Leodis McKelvin vs. FIU (2007) 17.4, Leodis McKelvin (2007) 4, Sam Glusman (twice) Season: Career: 16.6, Virgil Seay (1978-79) 29, Sam Glusman (2008) 78, Ted Clem (1984-87)
Season: Career:
88.9, Greg Whibbs (2007) Season: 77.2, Lawrence Tynes (1997-00) Career:
Longest Field Goal Made Game:
3, three different players 7, Leodis McKelvin (2004-07)
Longest Punt Return
49, Lawrence Tynes (2001) Game:
90 yds, Bobby Enslen (1967)
1, 18 times 2, Frank Sadler (1957) 3, Frank Sadley (1956-59)
Longest Kickoff Return Game:
100 yds, five times
INTERCEPTION RETURNS Most Passes Intercepted Game: Season: Career:
3, six times 15, Ronnie Shelley (1968) 36, Ronnie Shelley (1966-69)
Most Interception Return Yards
Game: 114, Jimmy McClain vs. USF (1999) Season: 294, Ronnie Shelley (1968) Career: 492, Ronnie Shelley (1967-69)
Most TDs on Interceptions Game: Season: Career:
2, Jimmy McClain vs. USF (1999) 2, four times 3, Rayshun Reed (1999-2003)
Longest Interception Return Game:
88 yds, Shane Black vs. ASU (1996)
TACKLES
Most Tackles Game: Season: Career:
24, two times 198, Gerrick Pimenta (1987) 563, Gerrick Pimenta (1985-88)
Most Solo Tackles
Game: 18, Rick Maxey vs. JSU (11/15/75) Season: 103, Dennis Anderson (1973) Career: 307, Gerrick Pimenta (1985-88)
Most Assists Game: Season: Career:
15, Tim Tucker vs. EKU (9/16/78) 96, Gerrick Pimenta (1987) 256, Gerrick Pimenta (1985-88)
Most Quarterback Sacks
KICKOFF RETURNS Most Kickoff Returns Game:
Season: Career:
7, Leodis McKelvin (three times) 7, Jorrick Calvin (2008) 33, Leodis McKelvin (2007) 99, Leodis McKelvin (2004-07)
Most Yards on Kickoff Returns Game: Season: Career:
215, Frank Sadler vs. UNA (1959) 765, Leodis McKelvin (2007) 2346, Leodis McKelvin (2004-07)
HIghest Average Per Return
Game: 42.0, Leodis McKelvin vs ULM (2006) Season: 25.8, Leodis McKelvin (2005) Career: 24.3, Titus Dixon (1985-88)
139
Game: 4.0, Osi Umenyiora vs FAMU (2002) Season: 21.0, Kenny Craik (1980) Career: 43.0, Charles Pickett (1974-76)
Most Tackles for a Loss
Game: 4.5, Demarcus Ware vs Marshall (‘04) Season: 33.0, Al Lucas (1998) Career: 55.5, Demarcus Ware (2001-04)
MISCELLANEOUS
Most Blocked Kicks
Game: 4, Sherrill Busby vs. Memphis (1937) Season: 11, Sherrill Busby (1939) Career: 23, Sherrill Busby (1937-39)
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Most Touchdowns on Returns 3, Virgil Seay vs. UWA (9/29/79) Highest Pct. of Field Goals Made Game:
Game: Season: Career:
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TEAM RECORDS
Fewest Allowed: Rushing: By Opponent: Passing: By Opponent: Penalty:
3, several times 22, vs. Alabama St., 1994 22, UT-Martin, 1961 19, vs. Jax State, 1997 22, Alcorn St., 1994 7, several times
First Downs (Season)
First Downs: Fewest Allowed: Rushing: Fewest by Opponent: Passing: Fewest by Opponent: Penalty:
ALL-TIME
Wins and Losses
Most Consecutive Wins: 14 , 1988 Consecutive Gms w/o Loss: 17, 1992-93 Consecutive Home Wins: 20, 1993-97 Longest Home Win Streak: 13, 1986-88 Longest Home Losing Streak: 3, 1981 Most Consecutive Losses: 11, 1980-81 Most Consective Losses, Season: 8, 1965
Scoring
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Largest Margin of Victory: 76 vs. Concord, 1968 Largest Margin of Defeat: 97 vs. Marion Institute, 1928 Largest Margin of Defeat at Home: 97 vs. Marion Institute, 1928 Largest Margin of Defeat on the Road 63 at Montana, 1996 Most Points Scored: 76, 1968 Most Scored at Home: 76, 1968 Most Points on the Road: 66, 1995 Most Points Scored vs. Troy: 97 by Marion Institute, 1928 Most Points Scored vs. Troy at Home: 97 by Marion Institute, 1928 Most Points Scored vs. Troy on the Road: 70 by Montana, 1995 Most Touchdowns: 11, vs. La. College, 1967 vs. Concord, 1968 By Opponent: 12, by Samford, 1961 Most Field Goals: 4, vs. FAU, 2007 By Opponent: 3, several times Most PATs 9, several times
SINGLE-SEASON OFFENSIVE Total Offense (Game)
Yards: 736, vs. Alcorn State, 2008 Yards by Opponent: 652, Alcorn St., 1994 Fewest by Opponent: 54, Samford, 1969 Time of Possession: 45:33, vs. SFAU, 1999
Total Offense (Season) Yards: Fewest by Opponent:
First Downs (Game) First Downs: By Opponent:
5385, 2008 1732, 1969
36, vs. Alcorn St. 2008 35, Oklahoma State, 2008
291, 2008 105, 1969 156, 1987 34, 1984 149, 2008 29, 1969 21, 1998
Penalties (Game) Most Penalties: Most Yards: Fewest Penalties: Fewest Yards:
Fewest Allowed: 0, vs. UNA, 1972 Most TDs: 6, vs. Concord, 1968 vs. Louisiana College, 1967 Most Yds/Catch: 27.9, vs. VSU, 1986
Punting
Most Punts: 12, vs. Miss. College, 1984 Most Yards: 450, vs. Miss. College, 1984 Most Blocked: 4, vs. SE Louisiana, 1978
Punt and Kickoff Returns
Most Punt Returns: 10, vs. APU, 1970 Most Yards: 221, vs. West Alabama, 1979 Most Touchdowns: 3, vs. UWA, 1979 Most KO Returns: 11, vs. Samford, 1961 Most Yards: 322, vs. UNA, 1975 Most Touchdowns: 1, 19 times
15, three times 168, vs. UWA, 1961 Interceptions 0, vs. Austin Peay, 1972 Most: 6, vs. Tennessee Tech, 1978 0, Austin Peay, 1972 6, vs. Central Florida, 1989 6, vs. Alcorn State, 2008 Most Yards: 140, vs. Tenn. Tech, 1978 Penalties (Season) 2, vs. South Florida, 1999 Most Penalties: 111, 1999 Most TDs: Most Yards: 986, 1999 Fewest Penalties: 49, 1990 Fumbles Fewest Yards: 396, 1983 Most Overall: 9, vs. Southern Miss, 1977 9, vs. Mississippi College, 1983 Most Lost: 6, three times Rushing Most Attempts: 73, vs. SFAU, 1998 Fewest Allowed: 17, by Jax State, 1997 Most Yards: 479, vs. Southern Utah, 2002 By Opponent: 448, by Samford, 1961 Fewest Allowed: 15, by Murray St., 1996 Most Lost: 104, vs. SE Louisiana, 1974 Most Net Yards: 464, vs. S. Utah, 2002 Fewest Yards: -17, vs. Jax State, 1970 Fewest/Opponent: -22, by SE La., 2003 Most Yds/Carry: 8.8, vs. S. Utah, 2002 Most TDs: 6, three times
Passing
Most Attempts: 72, vs. LSU, 2008 By Opponent: 56, Alcorn St., 1993 Fewest Allowed: 2, vs. Ouachita Baptist, 1972 Most Completions: 40, vs. North Texas, 2008 By Opponent: 36, by Alcorn St., 1994 Fewest Allowed: 0, vs. UNA, 1972 Most Yards: 464, vs. Samford, 1968 By Opponent: 476, by Alcorn St., 1994 Fewest Yards: 0, vs. Delta St., 1968 vs. Mississippi College, 1964 By Opponent: 0, by UNA, 1972 Most Touchdowns: 6, vs. Concord, 1968 vs. Louisiana College, 1967 Most Ints: 6, at Miss. St., 2002 Completion Pct: 80, vs. North Texas, 2008
Receiving
Most Rec: By Opponent: Fewest Allowed: Most Yards: By Opponent:
40, vs. North Texas, 2008 36, by Alcorn St., 1994 0, vs. UNA, 1972 464, vs. Samford, 1968 476, by Alcorn St., 1994
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Troy University ...
Play rush for 100 yds in consectuive games:.................. 2008, DuJuan Harris (143 at ULM; 101 vs. Western Kentucky) Player rush for over 200 yards in a game:.....................Nov. 22, 2008 vs. ULL (DuJuan Harris, 28 carries, 234 yards, 2 TDs) Had a player record 40 carries in a game:........ Nov. 15, 2003 vs. Utah State (DeWhitt Betterson, 46 carries, 230 yards, 2 TDs) Had a player rushed for three TD in a game: .....Oct. 5, 2002 vs. Austin Peay (DeWhitt Betterson 32, 34, 4) Made three field goals in a game:................... Oct. 7, 2008 at Florida Atlantic (Sam Glusman 20, 35, 30) Played an overtime game:.............................Dec. 21, 2008 vs. Southern Miss (Southern Miss 30, Troy 27) Punted on third down:.............................. Oct. 12, 2002, vs. Mississippi State (third-and-16 from the Troy 4-yard line)
An Opponent ...
Shutout Troy:............................................... Sept. 23, 2006 at Nebraska (0-56) Rushed for more than 300 yards: ............ Sept. 27, 2008 at Oklahoma State (62 attempts, 358 yards) Passed for more than 300 yards:..................................Dec. 22, 2006 vs. Rice (24-of-37, 312 yards) Had more than 500 yards total offense:........ Sept. 21, 2007 at La.-Lafayette (345 rushing, 159 passing, 504 total) Had more than 600 yards total offense:.. Sept. 27, 2008 at Oklahoma State (358 rushing, 254 passing, 612 total) Scored more than 50 points:......................... Sept. 8, 2007 at Florida (31-69) Returned a kickoff for a touchdown:....................... Sept. 1, 2007 at Arkansas (Felix Jones, 90 yards) Returned a punt for a touchdown:.........................Sept. 17, 2005 vs. Missouri (Marcus Woods, 73 yards) Returned two punts for TD in a game:................. Aug. 31, 2002 vs. Nebraska (DeJuan Groce, 83 and 72 yards) Returned a blocked punt for a touchdown:.................................. Dec. 2, 2006 at Florida International (Cory Fleming) Blocked a Troy punt:...................... Nov. 8, 2008 vs. Western Kentucky (team) Blocked two Troy punts:............................................ Nov. 2, 2002 vs. Arkansas (Tom Crowder and Bo Mosley) Blocked a Troy field goal attempt:................Dec. 21, 2008 vs. Southern Miss (Michael McGee) Blocked a Troy field goal and returned for TD:....... Never (Division I-A history) Blocked a Troy PAT Attempt:................................ Oct. 25, 2008 at North Texas Returned an interception for a TD:.......................... Nov. 2, 2002 vs. Arkansas (Bo Mosley, 50 yards) Returned a fumble for a touchdown:............................. Sept. 7, 2002 vs. UAB (Chris Brown, 91 yards) Returned a fumble and an INT for touchdowns:........... Sept. 7, 2002 vs. UAB (Chris Brown, 91-yard fumble; Gaylon Black, 30-yard INT) Scored a safety:............................................Nov. 18, 2006 vs. Arkansas State Returned a missed PAT attempt for two points:........................................Never A player rushed for 100 yards in a game:........Nov. 22, 2008 vs La.-Lafayette (Michael Desormeaux, 15 carries, 136 yards) A player rushed for 200 yards in a game:..................... Nov. 26, 1994 vs. JMU (Kevin Jeter, 25 carries, 240 yards) Converted a Fake Punt:.......................................... Oct. 2, 2004 vs. Utah State (Leon Jackson 16-yard pass to Jake Stewart for 1st down) Failed on a Fake Punt:....................................................... Nov. 1, 2008 at ULM (pass dropped) Attempted a 2-point conversion:....................................... Nov. 1, 2008 at ULM (rush failed) A player recorded three interceptions in a game:.......................Oct. 12, 2002 vs. Mississippi State (Darren Williams)
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141
THE LAST TIME
Shutout an opponent:...........................Sept. 13, 2008 vs. Alcorn State (65-0) Rushed for more than 300 yards:...................Nov. 22, 2008 vs. La.-Lafayette (55 rushes, 391 yards) Rushed for more than 400 yards:.............. Sept. 14, 2002 vs. Southern Utah (52 rushes, 464 yards) Passed for more than 300 yards:...................................Nov. 15, 2008 vs. LSU (319 yards) Passed for more than 400 yards:......................Oct. 25, 2008 vs. North Texas (430 yards) Recorded more than 500 yds offense:........ Oct. 14, 2002 vs. Southern Utah (464 rushing, 58 passing, 522 total) Recorded more than 600 yds offense:.......... Sept. 13, 2008 vs. Alcorn State (315 rush, 421 pass for 736 total) Scored more than 50 points:...............Sept. 13, 2008 vs. Alcorn State (65-0) Scored On First Play: .............................. Nov. 18, 2000 vs. Jacksonville State 65-yard pass from Brock Nutter to Jonathan Carter Scored On First Possession:............................Nov. 22, 2008 vs. La.-Lafayette (9-yard touchdown run by DuJuan Harris) Scored on First Two Plays:....................... Nov. 18, 2000 vs. Jacksonville State (65-yard pass from Brock Nutter to Jonathan Carter 33-yard pass from Thad Buttone to Jonathan Carter) Rushed for less than 100 yards:.......Dec. 21, 2008 vs. Southern Mississippi (35 rushes, 73 yards) Passed for less than 100 yards:......................Nov. 22, 2008 vs. La.-Lafayette (9-20, 68 yards) Passed for less than 100 yds in 3 straight gms:............. Oct. 16-23-30, 2004 at Arkansas State (73 yards); at LSU (60 yards); vs. Idaho (48 yards) Failed to record 200 yards total offense:.............Sept. 23, 2006 at Nebraska (48 rushing, 92 passing, 140 total) Failed to record 100 yards total offense:....................................... Oct. 9, 1982 vs. Southeast Louisiana (27 rushing, 48 passing, 75 total) Failed to score a touchdown and lost:..... Sept. 23, 2006 at Nebraska (56-0) Failed to score a touchdown and won:......................................... Nov. 4, 2000 vs. Stephen F. Austin (6-0 win via two field goals) Failed to score an extra point after multiple TDs:.......................Oct. 25, 2008 vs. North Texas (3 TD, 2 PATs missed, 1 PAT blocked) Held an opponent to less than 100 yards rushing:.....................Oct. 25, 2008 vs. North Texas (33 carries, 92 yards) Held an opponent to negative yards rushing:............................... Nov. 6, 2004 vs. Florida Atlantic (33 carries, -12 yards) Held an opponent to less than 100 yards passing:................... Nov. 22, 2008 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (7-15-0, 72 yards) Held an opponent to less than 50 yards passing:....................Sept. 13, 2008 vs. Alcorn State (12-37-6, 48 yards) Held an opponent to less than 10 yards passing:...................... Oct. 27, 2001 vs. Southern Utah (1-8, 6 yards) Held opponent to less than 200 yards total offense:...............Sept. 13, 2008 vs. Alcorn State (72 rush, 48 pass, 120 total) Returned a kickoff for a touchdown:.................Oct. 25, 2008 vs. North Texas (Jorrick Calvin, 95 yards) Returned a punt for a touchdown:...........Dec. 2, 200 vs. Florida International (Leodis McKelvin, 47 yards) Blocked an opponent’s punt:.................Nov. 20, 2007 vs. MTSU (RJ Roberts) Blocked two opponent punts in a game:.....Oct. 26, 2002 vs. Florida Atlantic Blocked an opponent’s field goal attempt:.....Nov. 22, 2008 vs. La.-Lafayette (Cameron Sheffield) Blocked an opponent’s PAT attempt:..... Nov. 1, 2008 vs ULM (Jorrick Calvin) Returned an interception for a TD:..................................Nov. 15, 2008 vs LSU (Terence Moore, 26 yards) Returned a fumble for a touchdown:............Dec. 21, 2008 vs Southern Miss (Jorrick Calvin, 17 yards) Attempted a two-point conversion:............. Nov. 1, 2008 vs ULM (pass failed) Attempted a fake field goal: .......... Sept. 28, 1991 vs. Alabama State (failed) Scored a safety: ............. Oct. 20, 2005 vs. Florida International (intentional) Returned a PAT attempt for two points: ..................................... Nov. 25, 2000 Chris Archie vs. Appalachian State (INT, 102 yards) Had a player rush for more than 100 yards in a game:.............. Nov. 8, 2008 vs. Western Kentucky (DuJuan Harrsis, 23 carries, 101 yards) Two players rush for 100 yards in a game:.. Sept. 14, 2002 vs. Southen Utah (Marrio Fraser, 125; DeWhitt Betterson, 122; LeBarron Black, 100) Had three players rush for 100 yards in a game:..Sept. 14, 2002 vs. S. Utah (Marrio Fraser, 125; DeWhitt Betterson, 122; LeBarron Black, 100)
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS
TOTAL OFFENSE Player 1. Sim Byrd 2. Omar Haugabook 3. Sim Byrd 4. Omar Haugabook 5. Brock Nutter 6. Brock Nutter 7. Omar Haugabook 8. Omar Haugabook 9. Omar Haugabook 10. Sim Byrd
Opp. SU OSU UWA ULL MTSU CSUN FAU FAU UNT DSU
PLAYS Player 1. Levi Brown 2. Omar Haugabook 3. Omar Haugabook 4. Omar Haugabook 5. Omar Haugabook 6. Omar Haugabook 7. Levi Brown 8. Jamie Hampton 9. Omar Haugabook 9. Jamie Hampton
Opp. LSU FAU UF OSU ULM UGA UNT OSU FSU OSU
RUSHING YARDS
142
Player 1. Eddie Brundidge 2. DuJuan Harris 3. DeWhitt Betterson 4. Eddie Brundidge 5. Kenny Cattouse 6. Sullivan Walker 6. Dwayne Thompson 8. Mike Turk 9. Joe Jackson 9. LaBarron Black
Opp. VUU ULL USU JSU FIU NMU UTM PSU SHSU FAU
RUSHES Player 1. DeWhitt Betterson 2. Eddie Brundidge 2. LaBarron Black 4. DeWhitt Betterson 5. Eddie Brundidge 6. Eddie Coleman 7. Ted Yarbrough 8. Phillip Jones 8. DeWhitt Betterson 8. DuJuan Harris
Opp. USU JSU FAU MTSU VUU SU NSU SFAU USU ULL
Year 1968 2007 1968 2007 1999 2001 2007 2006 2007 1968
Yds 443 420 389 386 384 356 351 335 329 325
Year Plays 2008 74 2007 70 2007 62 2007 61 2007 59 2007 57 2008 56 2008 54 2006 53 2008 53
Year 1984 2008 2003 1986 2007 1977 1982 1987 1996 2002
Yds 244 232 230 226 208 198 198 190 189 189
Year Total 2003 46 1986 41 2002 41 2003 33 1986 32 1992 30 1995 29 1999 28 2004 28 2008 28
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Player 1. Demontray Carter 2. DuJuan Harris 3. DeWhitt Betterson 4. Kenny Cattouse 5. Demontrey Carter 6. Jerrel Jernigan 7. Demontray Carter 8. Demontray Carter 9. Jorrick Calvin 10. LaBarron Black
Opp. APP ULL USU FIU ASU FIU CSUN UM OSU FAU
PASSING YARDS Player 1. Sim Byrd 2. Levi Brown 3. Brock Nutter 4. Sim Byrd 5. Al Head 6. Kelvin Simmons 7. Omar Haugabook 8. Brock Nutter 8. Al Head 10. Brock Nutter
Opp. SU UNT MTSU UWA UNA MSU OSU CSUN SEL APP
PASS COMPLETIONS Player 1. Levi Brown 2. Omar Haugabook 3. Sim Byrd 3. Levi Brown 5. Omar Haugabook 6. Sim Byrd 6. Omar Haugabook 6. Omar Haugabook 6. Jamie Hampton 6. Levi Brown
Opp. UNT FAU DSU LSU OSU UWA MTSU ULL OSU WKU
TOUCHDOWN PASSES Player 1. Sim Byrd 1. Sim Byrd 3. Sim Byrd 3. Sim Byrd 3. Sim Byrd 3. Kelvin Simmons 7. Omar Haugabook 7. Omar Haugabook 7. Brock Nutter 7. Jamie Hampton
Opp. CU WU TAIU SU MSU ASU Rice ASU ASU ASU
AVERAGE PER RUSH (min 10 carries) PASS RECEPTIONS Player 1. Dwayne Thompson 2. Eddie Coleman 3. Kenny Cattouse 4. Eddie Coleman 5. Sullivan Walker 6. Mike Turk 7. Arrid Gregory 8. Sullivan Walker 9. Derrick Washington 10. Joe Jackson
Opp. UTM NSU FIU SIU NMU UWG SU UTM ULL UCF
Year 1982 1990 2007 1992 1977 1986 1996 1975 1994 1994
Avg 18.0 16.2 14.9 13.9 13.2 13.0 12.9 12.7 12.4 12.1
Player 1. Danny Grant 2. Doug Taylor 2. Vince Green 4. Jerrell Jernigan 5. Heyward Skipper 5. Jason Samples 5. Jason Samples 5. Gary Banks 5. Smokey Hampton 5. Jerrel Jernigan
Opp. MSU SEL UNA UGA MTSU ISU UM ULM UM LSU
Year 2000 2008 2003 2007 2000 2008 2001 2001 2008 2002
Yds 309 232 230 223 222 219 215 214 191 189
Year 1968 2008 1999 1968 1970 1993 2007 2001 1970 2000
Yds 443 391 390 389 375 372 371 339 336 332
Year 2008 2007 1968 2008 2007 1968 2006 2007 2008 2008
Com 40 35 34 34 33 30 30 30 30 30
Year 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1993 2006 2006 2000 2008
TD 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
Year 1968 1970 1970 2007 2001 2002 2002 2006 2005 2008
Rec 16 13 13 11 10 10 10 10 10 10
RECEIVING YARDS Player 1. Danny Grant 2. Rufus Cox 3. Doug Taylor 4. Perry Griggs 5. Vince Green 6. Kelvin Murdock 7. Heyward Skipper 8. Orlando Parker 9. Heyward Skipper 10. Heyward Skipper
Opp. MSU CSU SEL UNA UNA JSU ULM MSU CSUN JSU
POINTS SCORED Player 1. Thad Buttone 1. Danny Grant 1. Sullivan Walker 1. Eddie Brundidge 5. Gary Banks 5. DeWhitt Betterson 5. Demontray Carter 5. Demontray Carter 5. Kenny Cattouse 5. Jason Samples 5. Perry Griggs 5. Danny Grant 5. Orlando Parker
Opp. SHSU ASU NMU JSU ASU APU CSUN APP ULL ULM UNA DSU ASU
KICKING Player 1. Sam Glusman 2. Lawrence Tynes 2. Greg Whibbs 4. Lawrence Tynes 5. Greg Whibbs 5. Lawrence Tynes 5. Lawrence Tynes 5. Lawrence Tynes 5. Greg Whibbs 10. five players tied at
Opp. ASU ASU FAU MTSU Idaho SHSU SHSU NSU Rice
INTERCEPTIONS
Player Opp. 1. Sherrod Martin ASU 1. Terence Moore ASU 1. Chris Archie SHSU 1. Jerome Crowe NMU 1. Tyrone Ferguson JSU 1. Ronnie Shelley UNA 5. Nine other players tied at
TOTAL TACKLES Player 1. Boris Lee 1. Bear Woods 3. Anthony Rabb 4. Naazir Yamini 5. Anthony Rabb 5. Naazir Yamini 7. Anthony Rabb 7. Bear Woods 6. six players tied at
Opp. MTSU MTSU MTSU SHSU SWTU MSU CINN LSU
Year 1968 1984 1970 1974 1970 1980 2001 1993 2001 2001
Yds 225 212 204 196 193 172 169 168 165 155
Year 1999 1966 1977 1986 2006 2002 2001 2000 2007 2003 1974 1969 1993
Pts 24 24 24 24 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
Year 2008 2000 2007 1999 2004 1999 2000 2000 2006
Pts 17 14 14 12 11 11 11 11 11 10
Year 2008 2008 1999 1977 1968 1968
Pts 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
Year 2008 2008 1999 2000 1999 2002 1999 2008
Tkls 24 24 23 19 18 18 17 17 16
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
400-YARD PASSING GAMES
Opp.
C-A TD Yds
9/14/68
Samford
N/A
Sim Byrd (1 Game)
2 454
300-YARD PASSING GAMES
Opp.
C-A TD Yds
11/11/06 9/14/07 11/3/07
FAU 20-29 3 325 Okla. State 33-48 1 371 Georgia 29-45 2 310
Omar Haugabook (3 Games)
Al Head (3) 10/3/70 10/24/70 11/7/70
QUARTERBACK SACKS
Opp. FAMU UNT CSUN NSU SWTU UNT USU MSU FAU USU FAMU USU USU MU
Year 2002 2007 2001 1999 1999 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2004 2004
Sks 4.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
SE La. UNA UT-Martin
25-30 2 336 21-39 3 375 25-31 1 310
MTSU 20-29 3 390 App State 16-26 2 332 CSU-North. 22-37 3 339
Levi Brown (2) 10/25/08 11/15/08
North Texas 40-50 2 391 LSU 34-72 2 316
Jeremy Rowell (2) 10/1/94 10/29/94
NW State WKU
Kevin Simmons (3) 11/6/93 11/13/93 12/4/93
WKU Alcorn St. McNeese
22-40 2 317 21-33 3 315
18-32 2 307 28-38 5 317 22-32 3 372
Jamie Hampton (1) 9/13/08
Alcorn State 26-37 4 323
Willie Tullis (1) 11/15/80
Jax State Va. Union
Kenny Cattouse (1) 10/6/07
FIU
DuJuan Harris (1) 11/22/08
ULL
41 32
4 226 1 244
14
1 208
28
2 234
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
Opp.
Att
TD Yds
9/28/74 10/26/74
Nicholls St 15 UNA 17
1 117 0 107
Jax State
DeWhitt Betterson (13) 9/14/02 10/5/02 11/16/02 9/27/03 10/18/03 11/8/03 9/18/04 10/2/04 10/16/04 10/30/04 11/13/04 11/20/04 12/30/04
S. Utah Miss. State Utah St. Marshall FIU MTSU NMSU Utah St. Ark. State Idaho ULL MTSU N. Illinois
LaBarron Black (5) 10/20/99 11/6/99 10/7/00 9/7/02 9/14/02
Nicholls St SFAU NW State UAB S. Utah
7 8 13 17 34 33 23 28 26 16 27 22 25
0 3 0 1 2 2 1 2 0 2 0 0 0
120 131 107 119 157 179 137 161 124 184 122 123 150
12 18 21 26 16
0 2 1 2 2
115 120 140 105 100
Doug Brown (1) 10/20/99
Nicholls St 12
Eddie Brundidge (2) 19-34 1 329
10/18/86 11/8/86
Mississippi 14 UT-Martin 18
Thad Buttone (1) 11/21/98
Jax State
13
Demontray Carter (5) 9/9/00 9/20/00 11/18/00 10/20/01 12/1/01
App State 10 S. Florida 16 Jax State 22 CSU-North. 17 North Texas 23
Kenny Cattouse (5)
200-YARD RUSHING GAMES Date
Opp.
Att
TD Yds
11/15/03
Utah State 46
2 230
DeWhitt Betterson (1 Game)
10/4/05 11/4/06 11/18/06 9/21/07 11/10/07
North Texas 20 ULL 24 Ark. State 19 ULL 19 WKU 19
Casey Christensen (1) 11/12/83
Jax State
16
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0 115
0 122 3 112
1 113 1 1 0 2 1
102 114 154 164 149
0 2 2 3 1
109 172 107 145 112
0 100
143
SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES
Player 1. Osi Umenyiora 2. Kenny Mainor 3. Byron Knight 4. Al Lucas 4. Anthony Rabb 4. Osi Umenyiora 4. Osi Umenyiora 4. Osi Umenyiora 4. Osi Umenyiora 4. Demarcus Ware 4. Demarcus Ware 4. Davern Williams 4. Demarcus Ware 4. Demarcus Ware
11/15/86 11/29/86
Richard Bassett (2 Games)
Brock Nutter (3) 10/2/99 9/9/00 10/20/01
Eddie Brundidge (2)
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES
Gerald Collins (1) 11/6/76
Mississippi 12
Eddie Coleman (8) 11/10/90 8/31/91 10/12/91 11/16/91 9/5/92 9/19/92 9/26/92 11/17/92
Nicholls St UCF S. Illinois Ga. South. S. Illinois UCF Alabama St Samford
Ronald Roca Daniels (6) 9/25/76 10/2/76 10/9/76 11/13/76 9/24/77 11/5/77
Nicholls St 19 W. Alabama 20 SE La. 17 Jax State 25 Nicholls St 22 Mississippi 18
Titus Dixon (1) 12/12/87
10/28/89
Phillip Jones (7)
Delta St 22 Mississippi 22 Jax State 25
0 119 2 170 3 120
Alcorn State 9
UConn UCF McNeese Texas St NW State SHSU Samford FAMU
MTSU ULM WKU
FIU Ark. State MTSU FAU
Jimmie Haywood (1) 9/24/83
9 13 20 18 17 19 13 25
19 20 23
14 18 16 23
Ga. South. 14
1 113
2 3 0 0 1 1 1 2
101 125 125 103 109 169 168 166
2 148 1 143 0 101
0 2 2 0
111 102 107 106
0 145
10/13/90 27 15 26 25 23 20 22 22
9/7/74
10 12 20 17 22 24 22 26
10/25/97 11/20/97 10/31/98 11/28/98 9/11/99 10/23/99 11/6/99
Samford Jax State NW State FAMU Cincinnati SHSU SFAU
17
22 27 15 15 19 8 28
Alcorn St 18 EKU 24 Nicholls St 25
Samford 13 UCF 17 Cincinnati 16
Nicholls St 14 SE La. 17 Valdosta St 25
David McCombs (3) 10/26/91 11/2/91 10/3/92
UNA 9 Samford 11 Valdosta St 15
Fred Mixon (1) 9/19/81
Albany St
Derrick Moore (3) 9/9/89 10/13/90
1 104 1 117 0 123
1 116
SHSU
21
1 112
UNA
18
1 101
Mareno Philyaw (1) 10/11/97
Bill Ragle (1) 10/24/70
Jerry Reeves (1)
W. Alabama n/a
Jermaine Richardson (1) 9/20/03
SE La.
0 113
Cincinnati 13
1 117
Jeremy Rowell (1) 11/5/94
Larry Russell (1)
SE La.
14
2 103
13
2 108
18
1 105
13
0 118
7 8
0 121 1 103
22 14 14 11 19
0 1 0 0 1
11
2 198
Delta St
6
1 102
UT-Martin W. Georgia Jax State Portland St
15 10 16 25
0 2 0 2
116 130 101 190
UT-Martin 11 Alabama St 18 W. Alabama 19 Mississippi 12 N. Michigan 15
2 0 1 0 4
140 114 129 132 198
Terrell Smith (1) 8/31/96
1 125
10/19/91
2 4 1 1 0 1 1
109 145 118 102 102 124 183
1 115 3 119 2 108
11/10/79
Alcorn St
WKU
Jax State
Freddie Taylor (2) 10/22/88 10/14/89
UNA Delta St
Wayne Thomas (5) 10/22/98 10/31/98 11/7/98 11/28/98 10/2/99
9
W. Alabama 7 Delta St 21
0 114 0 130 0 114
0 129 0 106 2 105
3 136 0 124 2 102
1 103
2 106 1 116
10/30/82
SW Texas NW State Nicholls St FAMU MTSU
UT-Martin
Willie Tullis (1) 10/18/80
Mike Turk (4) 11/9/85 10/4/86 11/14/87 12/12/87
Sullivan Walker (5) 11/8/75 9/18/76 10/2/76 11/6/76 10/29/77
Derrick Washington (2) 9/17/94 11/12/94
0 182
11
Dwayne Thompson (1)
Larry Mason (3) 9/26/81 10/10/81 9/18/82
121 103 129 114 189 109 148 112
21
Tank Summers (1)
Randolph Lovejoy (3) 11/20/93 10/22/94 11/5/94
0 2 3 0 2 0 1 0
Delta St
Brad Stevens (1)
Steven Kelley (3) 8/30/97 9/6/97 9/16/97
166 116 103 102 113 106 120 158
10/11/75
Nicholls St 21 Mississippi 12 Delta St 20
NW State
0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0
9/26/64
Tony Jackson (3)
0 122
Omar Haugabook (4) 12/2/06 10/27/07 11/20/07 12/1/07
UCF Jax State EKU Nicholls St SHSU EKU SHSU McNeese
16
UT-Martin
DuJuan Harris (3) 8/28/08 11/1/08 11/8/08
10/22/94 10/21/95 9/7/96 9/21/96 11/16/96 9/6/97 10/11/97 11/15/97
Barney Jones (1)
Arrid Gregory (8) 9/10/94 11/11/95 10/12/96 10/19/96 11/9/96 11/16/96 11/21/96 11/30/96
Joe Jackson (8)
1 124
Maurice Greer (1) 9/13/08
100 116 106 110 125 115
UNA Delta St Jax State Central St ND State UT-Martin Jax State Nicholls St
17
S. Utah
Boyd Grant (3) 10/14/78 11/4/78 11/11/78
0 0 1 1 1 1
162 125 133 111 139 102 145 138
10/17/84 10/26/84 11/10/84 11/24/84 12/8/84 11/9/85 11/16/85 9/13/86
9/12/87 10/17/87 10/24/87
Mario Fraser (1) 9/14/02
1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1
Ted Horstead (8)
1 111
Portland St 4
Bob Godsey (1)
144
10 24 19 16 10 7 20 30
0 101
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
ULL Alcorn St
12 15
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103 101 136 100 110
0 149 0 136
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Joel Whinghter (2) 9/24/05 10/15/05
S. Carolina 14 ULM 18
Titus Dixon (1)
0 102 11/7/87 0 135
200-YARD Date
UT-Martin
Kenny Edenfield (2)
Ted Yarbrough (7) 11/13/93 11/20/93 9/9/95 9/16/95 11/11/95 11/16/95 11/25/95
12/6/86 S. Dakota Alcorn St 12 2 109 10/22/88 UNA Samford 15 0 106 NW State 21 1 152 Danny Grant (1) Nicholls St 29 0 112 10/11/69 Delta St UCF 23 0 115 Samford 16 1 107 Vince Green (4) Ga. Sou. 24 2 152 10/11/69 Delta St 10/10/70 Delta St 10/24/70 UNA RECEIVING GAMES UT-Martin Opp. Rec Yds TD 11/7/70
Rufus Cox (1) 11/24/84
Central St
Danny Grant (1) 11/2/68
McNeese
Doug Taylor (1) 10/3/70
SE La.
8
212 1
n/a
225 n/a
10/26/74 9/20/75
13
204 0
Somkey Hampton (2)
Greg Harris (4)
Rec Yds TD
9/21/07
ULL
7
Gary Banks (1) 9/16/06
GT
Daniel Brady (1) 9/17/94
ULL
9/9/00
App State
11/3/07 112 0 10/18/08 10/25/08
4
123 2
9/13/69
Alabama St 6
Samford
Andrew Davis (1) 11/8/08
Chris Day (1)
9/3/77 9/17/77 10/15/77
4
5
Maryland
7
USM UNLV Delta St
Valdosta St Jax State S. Dakota Valdosta St
4 6 13 9
117 102 193 157
6 7
3 9 5 7
Georgia 11 FIU 5 North Texas 9
Delta St
111 0 Robert Kilow (4) 101 1 9/25/93 Alabama St 105 1 11/27/93 SFAU 12/4/93 McNeese 10/29/94 WKU 106 2
Kelvin Murdock (8)
WKU
Billy Dixon (3)
FAU MTSU
Lee Hollingsworth (1) 10/26/84
Alabama St 7 Jax State 3 App State 4
John Cowart (1)
128 0 10/11/86 11/15/86 12/6/86 10/10/87 104 1
6
William Covington (1) 9/28/81
125 3 9/1/90 10/13/90
Jerrell Jernigan (3)
Jonathan Carter (1) 9/16/00 11/18/00 11/25/00
5
9/22/79 104 0 10/20/79 11/3/79 9/20/80 101 1 10/25/80 11/15/80 10/3/81 102 0 10/31/81
Nicholls St UNA Mississippi UT-Martin UNA Jax State Mississippi Tenn. Tech
Orlando Parker (3)
3 3 4
115 2 11/6/93 131 2 11/13/93 105 0 12/4/93
WKU Alcorn St McNeese
Austin Peay 5
Mareno Philyaw (2)
Nicholls St 4 Texas St 6
Julius Pittman (2)
W. Alabama 2 Delta St 3
1 Toris Rutledge (1) FSU 1 9/9/06 1 1 Jason Samples (3) 9/21/02 Iowa St 9/28/02 Missouri SE La. 196 3 9/20/03 105 0 9/30/78
10/7/00 125 1 9/8/01 104 1 10/20/01 11/10/01 11/17/01 139 143 111 105
2 0 Carl Smith 1 10/15/83 1 11/5/83 11/12/83
NW State MTSU CSU-North ULM Jax State
104 0 106 1
105 1
10 10 8
128 0 135 1 113 2
W. Alabama 5
Heywood Skipper (5)
164 1 107 1
8
Virgil Seay (1)
126 1
118 2
6 10 6 7 6
(3)
129 1
105 133 165 169 155
0 2 2 2 0
Delta St 7 W. Alabama 6 Jax State 3
156 1 104 2 126 1
102 2 Charles Smoke (1) N. Michigan 6 131 1 10/29/77 123 1
105 0
Bryant Stewart (1) 9/20/03
SE La.
4
116
2
6 4 6 9
125 110 117 146
11/11/06 FAU Ark. State 2 11/18/06 1 0 Adarryll Ward (1) 1 11/26/94 JMU
3 6 9 3 7 7 5 9
105 111 107 114 164 172 126 131
0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
5 8 7
120 2 119 3 168 2
Mykeal Terry (2)
3
114
5 6
153 2 140 1
8
122 0
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1
145
SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES
Demontray Carter (1)
8
108 1 11/14/98 106 2 10/16/99
Alabama St 3
Josh Allen (1 Game)
Opp.
4 5
UNA 8 Alabama St 6
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES Date
154 1 9/19/70
Jeff Hammond (1) 10/3/96
Jim Perkins (1)
4
Perry Griggs (2)
11/5/05 11/25/06
11/3/01
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
SINGLE-SEASON LEADERS
RUSHING YARDS Player 1. Arrid Gregory, 1996 2. DeWhitt Betterson, 2004 3. DeWhitt Betterson, 2003 4. DuJuan Harris, 2008 5. Ted Horstead, 1984 6. Eddie Coleman, 1992 7. Eddie Brundidge, 1986 8. Joe Jackson, 1996 9. Tony Jackson, 1987 10. MIke Turk, 1987
Rushes 212 256 244 210 238 160 200 224 176 163
RUSHING ATTEMPTS
Player 1. DeWhitt Betterson, 2004 2. DeWhitt Betterson, 2003 3. Ted Horstead, 1984 4. MItch Lewis, 1987 5. Joe Jackson, 1996 6. Arrid Gregory, 1996 7. LaBarron Black, 2002 7. DuJuan Harris, 2008 9. Eddie Brundidge, 1986 10. Ted Horstead, 1985
Yards 1337 1286 1161 1128 1123 1044 987 959 938 930
Rushes 256 244 238 228 224 212 210 210 200 189
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
8. DeWhitt Betterson, 2004 8. DeWhitt Betterson, 2003 8. Sullivan Walker, 1977
9 8. Brock Nutter, 2000 9 9. Hansell Bearden, 2002 9 10. Sim Byrd, 1967
AVG. YARDS PER GAME (min 5 gms)
PASSING COMPLETIONS
PASSING ATTEMPTS
PASSING YARDS
Player 1. DeWhitt Betterson, 2004 2. DeWhitt Betterson, 2003 3. Arrid Gregory, 1996 4. Eddie Coleman, 1992 5. Boyd Grant, 1978 6. Ted Horstead, 1986 7. Ted Horstead, 1984 8. Ted Horstead, 1985 9. Eddie Brundidge, 1986 10. DuJuan Harris, 2008
Gms 12 12 14 11 9 6 13 10 12 13
Player 1. Omar Haugabook, 2007 2. Sim Byrd, 1968 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006 4. Levi Brown, 2008 5. Al Head, 1970 6. Brock Nutter, 2001 7. Kelvin Simmons, 1993
Avg 107.2 96.8 95.5 96.9 91.1 88.3 86.4 84.0 86.6 82.8
Attempts 475 414 393 328 323 307 302
Player 1. Omar Haugabook, 2007 2. Sim Byrd, 1968 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006 4. Levi Brown, 2008 5. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 6. Sim Byrd, 1967 7. Brock Nutter, 2001 8. Al Head, 1970 9. Brock Nutter, 2000 10. Jeremy Rowell, 1994
291 288 286
Attempts 291 260 241 201 191 184 173 159 156 152
Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1968 2. Omar Haugabook, 2007 3. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 4. Al Head, 1970 5. Sim Byrd, 1967 6. Omar Haugabook, 2006
PASSING EFFICIENCY (Based on NCAA formula, min. 35 attempts) Player 1. Al Head, 1969 2. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 3. Bobby Lee, 1974 4. Carey Christensen, 1984 5. Mike Turk, 1986 6. Danny O’Toole, 1986 7. Stan Davis, 1995 8. Sim Byrd, 1967 9. Sim Byrd, 1968 10. Willie Tullis, 1980
146
Completions 54 191 77 45 65 19 28 184 260 108
Attempts 75 302 143 80 113 35 49 286 414 203
INT 3 6 6 0 3 1 0 14 21 8
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (AVERAGE)
AVG. YARDS PER RUSH (min 20 att) Player 1. Jimmie Haywood, 1985 2. Tommy Dugosh, 1986 3. Derrick Washington, ‘94 4. Joe Jackson, 1994 5. Steven Coleman, 1994 6. Robert Carter, 1987 7. Arrid Gregory, 1995 8. Richard Bassett, 1973 9. Arrid Gregory, 1994 10. Perry Griggs, 1974
Yds 404 427 654 328 358 263 555 317 430 163
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Joe Jackson, 1986 2. Jeremy Rowell, 1994 3. Jimmy Godwin, 1993 4. Joe Jackson, 1995 5. Omar Haugabook, 2007 5. DuJuan Harris, 2008 7. MIke Turk, 1997 8. Carey Christensen, 1983
Avg 10.92 9.70 8.96 8.86 8.73 7.31 7.30 7.20 7.17 7.09
TDs 17 15 14 13 11 11 10 9
Player 1. Perry Griggs, 1974 2. Demontray Carter, 2001 3. Arrid Gredory, 1996 4. Carl Smith, 1982 5. Danny Grant, 1958 6. Demontray Carter, 2000 7. Eddie Coleman, 1992 8. Titus Dixon, 1987 9. Heyward Skipper, 2001 10. Johnny Grimes, 1972
Games 10 11 14 10 12 11 11 14 11 10
Yards 1585 1448 1825 1272 1518 1389 1308 1625 1228 1105
SCORING Player 1. Sam Glusman, 2008 2. Ted Clem, 1987 3. Joe Jackson, 1996 4. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 5. Greg Whibbs, 2007 6. Jeremy Rowell, 1994 7. Lawrence Tynes, 2000 8. Ted Clem, 1984 9. Oliver Quass, 1994 10. Oliver Quass, 1995
PAT 48 57 0 46 48 0 40 39 47 52
FG 20 16 0 18 16 0 16 16 13 11
TD 0 0 17 0 0 15 0 0 0 0
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Yards 3569 2975 2924 2543 2457 2401
Rating 179.2 174.5 164.6 162.2 160.1 156.7 152.7 1967 149.0 145.9
Avg. 158.5 131.6 130.4 127.2 126.5 126.3 118.9 116.1 111.6 110.5
Total 108 105 102 100 96 90 88 87 86 85
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL 7. Brock Nutter, 2001 8. Jeremy Rowell, 1994 9. Brock Nutter, 1999 10. Brock Nutter, 2000
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 2. Sim Byrd, 1968 3. Sim Byrd, 1967 4. Omar Haugabook, 2006 5. Al Head, 1970 6. Omar Haugabook, 2007 7. Brock Nutter, 2000 7. Sim Byrd, 1966 9. Levi Brown, 2008 10. Bobby Lee, 1974 10. Willie Tullis, 1980
PASSES INTERCEPTED Player 1. Al Head, 1970 2. Sim Byrd, 1968 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006 4. Hansell Bearden, 2002 5. John McKinnon, 1982 5. Omar Haugabook, 2007 7. Sim Byrd, 1967 8. Bob Godsey, 1988 8. Brock Nutter, 2001 10. Aaron Leak, 2003
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
3. Carey Christensen, 1984 10.2 4. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 9.7 5. Mike Turk, 1986 9.4 6. WIllie Tullis, 1980 9.3 7. Mike Turk, 1984 9.2 8. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1979 9.0 8. Al Head, 1969 9.0 TDs 8.9 31 10. Mike Hunt, 1981 30 22 AVERAGE YDS/COMP. (min 20 att.) Avg. 21 Player 19.6 19 1. Danny O’Toole, 1986 19.2 18 2. Bobby Lee, 1974 19.2 16 3. Phillip Brazell, 1977 18.1 16 4. Carey Christensen, 1984 18.0 15 5. MIke Turk, 1984 17.5 14 6. Mike Turk, 1985 17.4 14 7. Willie Tullis, 1980 8. Gerald Collins, 1976 17.4 9. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1979 16.9 16.8 INTs 10. Mike Turk, 1987 24 21 PASSING YDS/GAME (min 5 games) Avg. 17 Player 297.4 16 1. Sim Byrd, 1968 247.9 15 2. Omar Haugabook, 2007 245.7 15 3. Sim Byrd, 1967 231.2 14 4. Al Head, 1970 209.2 13 5. Jamie Hampton, 2008 208.9 13 6. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 203.0 12 7. Levi Brown, 2008 8. Brock Nutter, 2001 190.7 8. Willie Tullis, 1980 188.0 184.7 Pct. 10. Omar Haugabook, 2006 72.0 64.3 RECEIVING YARDS Yards 63.8 Player 1169 63.2 1. Rufus Cox, 1984 1030 62.8 2. Vince Greem, 1970 1002 61.7 3. Danny Grant, 1968 995 61.5 4. Heyward Skipper, 2001 983 61.3 5. Orlando Parker, 1993 970 61.3 6. Bobby Enslen, 1968 933 60.3 7. Robert Kilow, 1993 8. Robert Carter, 1987 895 9. Jerrel Jernigan, 2008 868 10. Kelvin Murdock, 1980 837
2098 2091 2040 1999
RECEPTIONS
AVERAGE YARDS/PASS (min 20 att.) Player 1. Danny O’Toole, 1986 2. Bobby Lee, 1974
Avg. 10.6 10.3
Player 1. Jerrel Jernigan, 2008 2. Danny Grant, 1968 3. Gary Banks, 2006 4. Bobby Enslen, 1968 5. Gary Banks, 2007 6. Heyward Skipper, 2001 6. Danny Grant, 1966 6. Vince Green, 1970 9. Rufus Cox, 1984 9. Robert Kilow, 1993
Rec. 77 72 68 61 61 60 60 60 56 56
PASS RECEPTION TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Danny Grant, 1968 3. Bobby Enslen, 1968 3. Robert Kilow, 1993 5. Danny Grant, 1967 5. Vince Green, 1970 7. Vince Green, 1969 7. Jonathan Carter, 2000 7. Heyward Skipper, 2001 7. Orlando Parker, 2001
TDs 14 12 12 10 10 9 9 9 9
AVG. YDS/RECEPTIONS (min 5 rec.) Player 1. Jonathan Carter, 1999 2. Jim Hendrick, 1969 3. Billy Dixon, 1977 4. David Fletcher, 1974 5. Kelvin Murdock, 1980 6. Johnny Cowart, 1969 7. Michael Kelley, 1987 8. Billy Dixon, 1976 9. David Hill, 1998
Avg. 34.80 27.00 26.17 25.44 25.36 24.83 24.33 23.62 23.00
RECEPTIONS/GAME (min 5 games) Player 1. Jerrel Jernigan, 2008 2. Danny Grant, 1968 2. Danny Grant, 1966 4. Vince Green, 1970 4. Heyward Skipper, 2001 6. Gary Banks, 2006 7. Jim Hendrick, 1967 7. Danny Grant, 1967 9. Gary Banks, 2007 10. Vince Green, 1968
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Avg. 6.42 6.00 6.00 5.45 5.45 5.23 5.10 5.10 5.08 4.50
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SINGLE-SEASON LEADERS
Player 1. Al Head, 1969 2. Sim Byrd, 1967 3. Russ Young, 1990 4. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 5. Sim Byrd, 1968 6. Levi Brown, 2008 7. Jamie Hampton, 2008 8. Omar Haugabook, 2006 8. Omar Haugabook, 2007 10. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1978
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
SINGLE-SEASON LEADERS
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS Player 1. Omar Haugabook, 2007 2. Sim Byrd, 1968 3. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 4. Omar Haugabook, 2006 5. Jeremy Rowell, 1994 6. Sim Byrd, 1967 6. Mike Turk, 1987 8. Willie Tullis, 1980 9. Al Head, 1970 10. Levi Brown, 2008
8. Stan Davis, 1995 9. Arrid Gregory, 1995 10. Mike Turk, 1986
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED Player 1. Joe Jackson, 1996 2. Jeremy Rowell, 1994 3. DuJuan Harris, 2008 3. Danny Grant, 1966 3. Danny Grant, 1968 3. Jimmy Godwin, 1993 7. Joe Jackson, 1995 7. Demontray Carter, 2001 9. three others tied at
PAT KICKS MADE Player 1. Oliver Quass, 1993 2. Ted Clem, 1987 3. Oliver Quass, 1995 4. Sam Glusman, 2008 4. Greg Whibbs, 2007 6. Oliver Quass, 1994 7. Matt HUerkamp, 1996 8. Lawrence Tynes, 2000 8. Lawrence Tynes, 1999 10. two others tied at
TD’S RESPONSIBLE FOR
148
Total 3592 3443 3250 2714 2670 2390 2390 2330 2289 2047
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Player 1. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 2. Sim Byrd, 1968 2. Omar Haugabook, 2007 4. Omar Haugabook, 2006 5. Jeremy Rowell, 1994 6. Sim Byrd, 1967 7. Willie Tullis, 1980 7. MIke Turk, 1987 7. Al Head, 1970 10. Brock Nutter, 2000
TDs 37 30 30 26 24 22 22 22 22 17
TOTAL OFFENSE/GM (min 5 games) Player 1. Omar Haugabook, 2007 2. Sim Byrd, 1968 3. Jamie Hampton, 2008 4. Sim Byrd, 1967 5. Willie Tullis, 1980 6. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 7. Jeremy Rowell, 1994 8. Omar Haugabook, 2006 9. Al Head, 1970 10. Levi Brown, 2008
TOTAL OFF./PLAY (min 50 plays) Player 1. Derrick Washington, 1994 2. Danny O’Toole, 1986 3. Carey Christensen, 1984 4. Kelvin Simmons, 1993 5. Sim Byrd, 1968 6. Sim Byrd, 1867 7. Willie Tullis, 1980
Avg. 299.3 286.9 256.4 239.0 233.0 232.1 222.5 208.8 208.1 204.7
PAT KICKS ATTEMPTED Player 1. Ted Clem, 1987 1. Oliver Quass, 1993 3. Oliver Quass, 1995 4. Sam Glusman, 2008 5. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 6. Greg Whibbs, 2007 7. Oliver Quass, 1994 8. Lawrence Tynes, 1999 9. Ted Clem, 1984 10. Lawrence Tynes, 2000
TDs 17 15 14 14 14 14 13 13 12
PATs 59 57 52 48 48 47 46 40 40 39
Att. 59 59 54 52 50 49 48 42 41 40
PAT KICK PERCENTAGE (min 5 att.) Player 1. Lawrence Tynes, 1998 (24-24) 1. Greg Whibbs, 2005 (19-19) 1. Ted Clem, 1986 (39-39) 1. Lawrence Tynes, 2000 (40-40) 1. Lawrence Tynes, 1997 (7-7) 1. Don Van Wie , 1983 (25-25) 1. Peter Drew, 1986 (6-6) 1. Daniel Brady, 1993 (5-5) 1. Yong Gilroy, 1981 (5-5)
FIELD GOALS MADE Avg. 8.96 8.07 8.01 7.97 7.81 7.73 7.64
7.35 9. Lawrence Tynes, 1999 7.30 9. Oliver Quass, 1994 7.20 9. Matt Stone, 1991
Player 1. Sam Glusman, 2008 2. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 3. Greg Whibbs, 2007 3. Lawrence Tynes, 2000 5. Ted Clem, 1987 5. Ted Clem, 1984 7. Lawrence Tynes, 1998 8. Brian Wilson, 1988
Pct. 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
FGs 20 18 16 16 16 16 15 14
13 13 13
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Player 1. Sam Glusman, 2008 2. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 3. Ted Clem, 1987 3. Ted Clem, 1984 5. Brian Wilaon, 1988 6. Tony Lasseter, 1990 6. Lawrence Tynes, 1998 6. Greg Whibbs, 2005 6. Lawrence Tynes, 2000 10. Greg Whibbs, 2007
Att. 29 24 23 23 21 20 20 20 20 19
FIELD GOAL PCT. (min 5 attempts) Player 1. Randy Hicks, 1969 (6-6) 2. Greg Whibbs, 2007 (16-18) 3. Greg Whibbs, 2004 (12-14) 4. Lawrence Tynes, 2000 (12-14) 4. Rusty Adams, 1979 (4-5) 6. Don Van Wie, 1983 (7-9) 7. Lawrence Tynes, 1999 (13-17) 8. Lawrence Tynes, 1998 (15-20) 8. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 (18-24) 10. Oliver Quass, 1995
PUNT YARDS Player 1. Thomas Olmsted, 2003 2. Thomas Olmsted, 2004 3. Matt Allen, 2000 4. Thomas Olmstead, 2002 5. Matt Allen, 1998 6. Mike Quinn, 1977 7. Wes Garner, 1996 8. Rodney Glass, 1991 9. Thomas Olmsted, 2005 10. Matt Allen, 1999
PUNT ATTEMPTS Player 1. Thomas Olmsted, 2003 2. Matt Allen, 2000 2. Thomas Olmsted, 2004 4. Thomas Olmsted, 2002 5. Wes Garner, 1996 6. Matt Allen, 1998 7. Doug Crane, 1982 7. Rodney Glass, 1991 9. MIke Quinn, 1977 10. Doug Crane, 1984
Pct. 100.0 88.9 85.7 80.0 80.0 77.8 76.5 75.0 75.0 73.3
Yds. 3304 3272 3052 2871 2746 2585 2569 2507 2506 2505
Att. 78 76 76 72 68 66 65 65 63 63
AVERAGE YARDS/PUNT (min 5 att.) Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1968 2. David Cooper, 1967 3. Thomas Olmstead, 2004 4. Lester Teel, 1976 5. Thomas Olmsted, 2003 6. David Cooper, 1969
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Avg. 44.38 43.50 43.05 42.60 42.36 42.31
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL 7. Matt Allen, 1999 8. Matt Allen, 1998 9. Greg Whibbs, 2007 10. Glen Kalva, 1986
PUNTS BLOCKED
Player 1. Thomas Olmsted, 2002 2. Adrian Vera, 2007 2. Thomas Olmsted, 2003 4. Thomas Olmstead, 2005 5. Six players tied at
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
1 41.75 8. Tony Myrick, 1973 41.61 41.32 AVERAGE YDS/RETURN (min 5 att.) 41.05 Player Avg. 1. Perry Griggs, 1974 28.00 2. Virgil Seay, 1979 18.28 17.44 Blocked 3. Leodis McKelvin, 2007 17.33 4 4. Bobby Enslen, 1967 15.75 3 5. Perry Griggs, 1975 15.50 3 6. Heyward Skipper, 2000 14.82 2 7. Virgil Seay, 1978 14.17 1 8. Carl Smith, 1981 9. John Raburn, 1972 14.15 10. Ronnie Shelley, 1969 14.10
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS
Player 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2007 2. Titus Dixon, 1987 3. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 4. Leodis McKelvin, 2006 5. Leodis McKelvin, 2005 6. Titus Dixon, 1986 7. Jimmie Haywood, 1984 8. Carl Smith, 1982 9. Perry Griggs, 1974 10. Robert Kilow, 1993
PUNT RETURN YARDS Player 1. Virgil Seay, 1979 2. Leodis McKelvin, 2007 3. Leodis McKelvin, 2005 4. Carl Smith, 1982 5. Maurice Stringer, 1995 6. Virgil Seay, 1978 7. William Covington, 1992 8. Leodis McKelvin, 2006 9. Leodis McKelvin, 1004 10. Julius Pittman, 1990
Player 1. Carl Smith, 1982 2. Greg Harris, 1987 3. Leodis McKelvin, 2005 4. Maurice Stringer, 1995 5. Ronnie Shelley, 1968 6. Leodis McKelvin, 2006 7. Julius Pittman, 1990 8. William Covington, 1991 8. Leodis McKelvin, 2004 10. Leodis McKelvin, 2007
Returns 35 34 33 32 30 28 27 26 26 25
PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Perry Griggs, 1974 1. Virgil Seay, 1979 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2007 4. Virgil Seay, 1978 4. John Raburn, 1972 4. Heyward Skipper, 2000 4. Leodis McKelvin, 2004 8. Tony Myrick, 1971 8. Rufus Cox, 1984
TDs 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1
KICKOFF RETURNS Player 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2007 2. Titus Dixon, 1987 3. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 3. Leodis McKelvin, 2006 5. Perry Griggs, 1974 5. Carl Smith, 1982 7. Jimmie Haywood, 1984 8. Titus Dixon, 1986 8. Leodis McKelvin, 2005 10. two others tied at
Returns 33 29 27 27 26 26 25 24 24 21
KICKOFF RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 1. Jimmie Haywood, 1984 1. Carl Smith, 1982 1. Demontray Carter, 2000 1. Billy Dixon, 1975 1. Johnny Grimes, 1972 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2005 1. Perry Griggs, 1973 1. Arrid Gregory, 1996 1. Titus Dixon, 1986 1. Cliff Shamburger, 1993
TDs 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
AVERAGE YDS/RETURN (min 5 att.) Player 1. Danny Grant, 1968 2. JOhnny Grimes, 1972 3. Demontray Carter, 2000 4. Orlando Parker, 1993 5. Arrid Gregory, 1995 6. Jonathan Carter, 2000 7. Arrid Gregory, 1994
Avg. 34.75 34.33 33.88 29.40 29.00 28.60 28.39
28.33 28.20 28.07
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS Player 1. Ronnie Shelley, 1968 2. Sherman Wilkinson, 1979 3. Doug Mims, 1988 4. Rayshun Reed, 2001 5. Jack Smith, 1970 5. Shane Black, 1996 7. Donnie Arnold, 1982 8. Eric Sloan, 1998 9. Ronnie Shelley, 1967 10. Sherman Wilkinson, 1980
INTERCEPTIONS Player 1. Ronnie Shelley, 1968 2. Derrick Ansley, 2003 3. Doug Mims, 1988 3. Jack Smith, 1970 3. Ronnie Shelley, 1967 3. Tyrone Ferguson, 1976 3. Elbert Mack, 2007 8. Donnie Arnold, 1982 8. Chris Archie, 1999 8. David Cooper, 1969
INT. RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Jack Smith, 1969 1. Rayshun Reed, 2001 1. Jimmy McClain, 1999 1. Doug Mims, 1988 5. Harris Spencer, 1980 5. Anthony Thompson, 2000 5. Kerry Brooke, 1987 5. Travis Bozeman, 2000 5. Al Harris, 1987 5. Rayshun Reed, 2000 5. Terence Moore, 2008
FUMBLE RETURN YARDS Player 1. Johnny Faulk, 2004 2. Steve McLendon, 2008 3. Leodis McKelvin, 2007 4. Marcus Pittman, 2006 5. Robby Farmer, 2003 6. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 7. Chris Bradwell, 2007 8. Sherrod Martin, 2004 9. Rayshun Reed, 1999 9. David Philyaw, 2001
FUMBLE RETURNS Player 1. Reggie Lowe, 1996 1. Demetric Shipman, 1996 3. Boris Lee, 2007 3. Randy Ueberroth, 1996 3. Pratt Lyons, 1996
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Yds 294 189 165 163 151 151 141 137 133 123
INTs 15 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7
TDs 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Yds 79 67 36 31 25 17 16 11 8 8
Returns 3 3 2 2 2
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SINGLE-SEASON LEADERS
PUNT RETURNS
Yds 457 436 417 411 328 326 318 314 304 285
Yds 765 747 693 634 619 600 576 536 531 515
8. Jermaine Richardson, 2004 9. Cecil Barber, 1967 10. Perry Griggs, 1975
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 2 8. Rick Maxey, 1975 2 9. Dennis Anderson, 1972 1 9. Robert Bradley, 1984
SINGLE-SEASON LEADERS
3. Stacy Murry, 1996 3. Shane Black, 1996 8. five others tied at
FUMBLE RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 1. Rayshun Reed, 1999 1. David Philyaw, 2001 1. Johnny Faulk, 2004 1. Chris Bradwell, 2007 1. Shelton Felton, 2000 1. Boris Lee, 2007
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
TDs 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
ASSISTED TACKLES Player 1. Gerick Pimienta, 1987 2. Tim Tucker, 1978 3. Robert Bradley, 1985 3. Al Lucas, 1999 5. Anthony Rabb, 1999 6. Bryan Hubbard, 1987 6. Freddie Thomas, 1987 8. Robert Bradley, 1983
75 74 74
Tckls 96 72 71 71 70 63 63 61
3. Osi Umenyiora, 2002 4. Jimmy Brown, 1990 5. Anthony Rabb, 1999 6. Aaron Fields, 1999 6. Demarcus Ware, 2002 8. Jimmy McClain, 2000 9. Shawn Todd, 2007 10. Anthony Rabb, 1998 10. Cameron Sheffield, 2008
QUARTERBACK SACKS Player 1. Kenny Craik, 1980 2. Charles Pickett, 1976
93 83 81 80 80 79 70 69 69
Sacks 20.0 19.0
150
TOTAL TACKLES Player 1. Gerick Pimienta, 1987 2. Anthony Rabb, 1999 3. Robert Bradley, 1985 4. Robert Bradley, 1983 5. Bryan Hubbard, 1987 6. Robert Bradley, 1984 7. Gerick Pimienta, 1986 8. Naazie Yamini, 2000 8. Al Lucas, 1999 10. Charles Bush, 1991
UNASSISTED TACKLES Player 1. Gerick Pimienta, 1987 2. Brannon Condren, 2006 3. Charles Bush, 1991 3. Anthony Rabb, 1999 5. Robert Bradley, 1983 5. Wade Brantley, 1972 7. Robert Bradley, 1985
8. Robert Bradley, 1984 Tckls 10. Gerick Pimienta, 1986 198 155 TACKLES FOR LOSSES 149 Player 141 1. Al Lucas, 1998 137 2. Osi Umenyiora, 2002 135 3. Al Lucas, 1999 131 4. Demarcus Ware, 2002 129 5. Demarcus Ware, 2004 129 6. Anthony Rabb, 1999 128 7. Brandon Lang, 2008 7. Aaron Fields, 1999 9. Anthony Rabb, 1999 Tckls 10. Franklin Lloyd, 2006 102 10. Marcus Spriggs, 1998 86 10. Dion Gales, 2008 85 85 YARDS FOR LOSS 80 Player 80 1. Brandon Lang, 2008 78 2. Demarcus Ware, 2004
61 60
Tckls 33.0 20.5 20.0 19.5 19.0 18.0 17.5 17.5 16.5 15.5 15.5 15.5
Yds 115 103
2. Charles Pickett, 1975 4. Jessie Wallace, 1980 5. Osi Umenyiora, 2002 5. Rick Maxey, 1975 7. Pratt Lyons, 1995 8. Carnell Key, 1985 9. Gerald Hill, 1980 10. Mike Richardson, 1980
YARDS FROM SACKS Player 1. Brandon Lang, 2008 2. Charles Pickett, 1976 2. Demarcus Ware, 2004 4. Osi Umenyiora, 2002 5. Reggie Lowe, 1996 6. Pratt Lyons, 1995 6. Pratt Lyons, 1996 8. Eric James, 1994 9. Demarcus Ware, 2002 10. Anthony Rabb, 1999
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19.0 16.0 15.0 15.0 14.0 12.5 12.0 11.0
Yds 97 87 87 81 76 74 74 68 59 58
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
21. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 22. DuJuan Harris, 2007-08 23. Bill Ragle, 1969-71 24. Anthony Fowlkes, 1978-81 25. Eddie Brundidge, 1984-86
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
RUSHING YARDS
Player 1. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 2. Ted Horstead, 1983-86 3. MIke Turk, 1984-87 4. Joe Jackson, 1994-97 5. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 6. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 7. Tony Jackson, 1987-90 8. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07 9. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 10. Ron Daniels, 1974-77 11. LaBarron Black, 1999-2002 12. Phillip Jones, 1997-99 13. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 14. Randall Lovejoy, 1991-94 15. Boyd Grant, 1976-79 16. DuJuan Harris, 2007-08 17. Jimmie Haywood, 1982-85 18. Ted Yarbrough, 1993,1995 19. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 20. Anthony Fowlkes, 1978-81 21. Eddie Brundidge, 1984-86 22. Freddie Taylor, 1985, 1987-89 23. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 24. Derrick Washington, 1993-95 25. David McCombs, 1989-92
Player 1. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 2. Ted Horstead, 1983-86 3. LaBarron Black, 1999-2002 4. MIke Turk, 1984-87 5. Tony Jackson, 1987-90 6. Joe Jackson, 1994-97 7. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 8. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07 9. Phillip Jones, 1997-99 10. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 11. Ron Daniels, 1974-77 12. Boyd Grant, 1976-79 13. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 14. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 15. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 16. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 17. Randall Lovejoy, 1991-94 18. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 19. Mitch Lewis, 1984-87 20. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07
Att. 653 638 499 493 480 469 420 402 292 365 363 345 343 341 328 315 309 308 307 295
TDs 34 32 24 21 20 17 16 16 16 15 15 15 14 13 13 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
RUSHING YARDS/GM (min 5 games) Player 1. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 2. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 3. Ted Horstead, 1983-86 4. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 5. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 6. Phillip Jones, 1997-99 7. Ted Yarbrough, 1993, 1995 8. DuJuan Harris, 2007-08 9. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 10. Derrick Moore, 1989-90 11. MIke Turk, 1984-87 12. Cliff Dunham, 1971 13. Tony Jackson, 1987-90 14. Larry Mason, 1981-82 15. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07 16. Joe Jackson, 1994-97 17. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 18. Ron Daniels, 1974-77 19. Marrio Fraser, 2002-03 20. Ronnie Owens, 1972-73 21. Jeff Cotton, 1967-68 22. Wayne Thomas, 1998-2000 23. Eddie Brundidge, 1984-86 24. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 25. Boyd Grant, 1976-79
Avg. 76.5 75.7 75.0 73.8 64.4 61.4 59.5 58.0 56.2 55.2 55.1 53.0 52.9 51.8 50.4 49.9 48.2 48.0 43.4 43.2 43.2 43.1 42.8 42.5 42.4
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AVERAGE YARDS/GM (min 20 att.) Player 1. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 2. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 3. Steven Coleman, 1992-94 4. Maurice Stringer, 1993-96 5. Robert Carter, 1985-88 6. Derrick Washington, 1993-95 7. Xavier Moreland, 2005-08 8. Tommy Dugosh, 1983, 1985-87 9. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 10. Jerrel Jernigan, 2007-08 11. Freddie Taylor, 1985, 1987-89 12. Dwayne Thompson, 1981-83 13. Maurice Greer, 2008 14. Terrell Smith, 1996-99 15. Richard Bassett, 1972-74 16. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 17. Johnny Butts, 1985-86 18. Jimmie Haywood, 1982-85 19. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 20. Ted Yarbrough, 1993, 1995 21. Wesley Lucas, 1988-90 22. Mike Echols, 1973-74 23.Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 24. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 25. Tony Davezan, 1977
Avg. 12.21 12.04 8.01 7.19 7.13 7.02 6.65 6.62 6.62 6.47 6.45 6.29 6.26 6.07 6.03 6.02 5.94 5.85 5.84 5.79 5.76 5.76 5.63 5.62 5.39
PASSING YARDS
Player 1. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 2. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 4. Mike Turk, 1984-87 5. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 6. Al Head, 1968-70 7. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 8. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 9. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 10. Ken McLain, 1971-73 11. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 12. Stan Davis, 1993-96 13. Levi Brown, 2008 14. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 15. John McKinnon, 1980-83 16. Hansell Bearden, 2000-03 17. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 18. Phillip Brazell, 1977 19. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 20. Steve Summers, 1988-90
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Yards 7687 7619 5376 4174 4000 3578 3456 3326 3278 2190 2183 2035 2030 1951 1853 1829 1715 1475 1351 1237
CAREER LEADERS
RUSHING ATTEMPTS
Yards 3441 2926 2533 2418 2417 2360 2326 1966 1931 1921 1840 1727 1666 1574 1485 1449 1433 1429 1397 1254 1242 1161 1149 1130 1128
Player 1. Joe Jackson, 1994-97 2. Mike Turk, 1984-87 3. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 4. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 5. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 6. Phillips Jones, 1997-99 7. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07 7. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 7. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 10. LaBarron Black, 1999-2002 10. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 10. Jimmy Godwin, 1991-93 13. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 15. Tony Jackson, 1987-90 15. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 15. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 18. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 18. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 18. Boyd Grant, 1976-79 21. Richard Bassett, 1972-74 21. Stan Davis, 1993-96 21. Ted Horstead, 1983-86 21. Ted Yarbrough, 1993, 1995 21. Doug Brown, 1981-84 21. Bill Ragle, 1969-71 21. DuJuan Harris, 2007-08
293 292 288 287 264
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
CAREER LEADERS
21. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 22. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 23. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 24. Carl Meadows, 2004-05 25. Adam Russell, 1996-97
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PASSING ATTEMPTS
Player 1. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 2. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 4. MIke Turk, 1984-87 5. Al Head, 1968-70 6. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 7. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 8. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 9. Ken McLain, 1971-73 10. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 11. Hansell Bearden, 2000-03 12. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 13. Levi Brown, 2008 14. Stan Davis, 1993-96 15. John McKinnon, 1980-83 16. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 17. Steve Summers, 1988-90 18. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 19. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 20. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 21. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 22. Carl Meadows, 2004-05 23. Adam Russell, 1996-97 24. Doug Brown, 1981-84 25. Phillip Brazell, 1977
PASSING COMPLETIONS
Player 1. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 2. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 4. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 5. Mike Turk, 1984-87 6. Al Head, 1968-70 6. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 8. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 9. Levi Brown, 2008 10. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 11. Ken McLain, 1971-73 12. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 13. Hansell Bearden, 2000-03 14. Stan Davis, 1993-96 15. John McKinnon, 1980-83 15. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 17. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 18. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 19. Steve Summers, 1988-90 20. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 21. Adam Russell, 1996-97 22. Doug Brown, 1981-84 23. Carl Meadows, 2004-05 23. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 25. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1966-68
1182 1172 1091 982 961
Att. 1037 924 868 490 460 440 438 430 399 377 364 351 326 319 315 306 252 245 194 186 185 173 171 168 167
Comp. 581 575 532 259 245 241 241 223 201 190 165 164 161 154 144 144 113 108 102 101 89 82 81 81 79
TDs 68
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
2. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 3. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 4. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 5. Mike Turk, 1984-87 6. Al Head, 1968-70 7. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 7. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 9. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 10. Ken McLain, 1971-73 11. Levi Brown, 2008 12. John McKinnon, 1980-83 12. Stan Davis, 1993-96 12. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 15. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 15. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 17. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 17. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 19. Phillip Brazell, 1977 20. Hansell Bearden, 2000-03 20. Gerald Collins, 1974-76 20. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 23. five other players tied at
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 2. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 3. Al Head, 1968-70 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 5. John McKinnon, 1980-83 6. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 7. Hansell Bearden, 2000-03 8. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 9. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 10. Mike Turk, 1984-87 11. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 12. Ken McLain, 1971-73 13. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 14. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 14. Steve Summers, 1988-90 16. Doug Brown, 1981-84 16. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 18. Carl Meadows, 2004-05 18. Adam Russell, 1996-97 20. Lionel Rainey, 1969-70 20. Phillip Brazell, 1977 20. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 23. Danny O’Toole, 1983-86 23. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 25. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 25. Casey Christensen, 1983-84
49 40 39 30 28 25 25 22 16 15 13 13 13 11 11 10 10 9 8 8 8 6
INTs 45 34 32 32 30 23 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 13 13 12 12 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 7 7
PASS COMPLETION PCT (min 20 att.) Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 2. Levi Brown, 2008 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 4. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 5. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 6. Mike Hunt, 1981 7. Julian Foster, 2005-06 8. Russ Young, 1990-91 9. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 9. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 11. Casey Christensen, 1983-84
Pct. 62.2 61.7 61.3 61.1 60.2 58.6 57.6 56.5 56.0 56.0 55.7
12. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 13. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 14. Al Head, 1968-70 15. Adam Russell, 1996-97 16. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 17. Mike Turk, 1984-87 18. Doug Brown, 1981-84 19. Stan Davis, 1993-96 20. Tanner Jones, 2006-08 21. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 22. Carl Meadows, 2004-05 23. Lionel Rainey, 1969-70 24. Phillip Brazell, 1977 25. John McKinnon, 1980-83
54.8 54.1 52.4 52.0 50.9 50.0 48.8 48.3 47.6 47.1 46.8 46.4 46.1 45.7
PASSING EFFICIENCY (min 20 att.) Player 1. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 2. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 3. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 4. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 5. Mike Turk, 1984-87 6. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 7. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 8. Levi Brown, 2008 8. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 8. Phillip Brazell, 1977 11. Julian Foster, 2005-06 12. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 13. Mike Hunt, 1981 14. Al Head, 1968-70 15. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 16. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 17. Russ Young, 1990-91 18. Stan Davis, 1993-96 19. Keith Shepard, 1969 20. Lionel Rainey, 1969-70 21. Gerald Collins, 1974-76 22. Tanner Jones, 2006-08 23. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 24. Danny O’Toole, 1983-86 25. D.T. McDowell, 2004
Rating 165.8 148.7 146.0 139.7 134.4 133.2 128.0 127.3 127.3 127.3 126.7 125.5 124.3 123.9 120.8 118.7 117.0 112.2 111.4 109.0 107.0 103.6 99.4 99.3 95.8
AVERAGE YARDS/PASS (min 20 att.) Player 1. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 1. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 3. Mike Hunt, 1981 4. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 4. Phillip Brazell, 1977 6. Mike Turk, 1984-87 7. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 8. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 9. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 10. Al Head, 1968-70 11. Lionel Rainey, 1969-70 11. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 13. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 14. Keith Shepard, 1969 15. Julian Foster, 2005-06 16. Russ Young, 1990-91 17. Gerald Collins, 1974-76 18. Stan Davis, 1993-96 18. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 18. Brad Stevens, 1991-93
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Rating 9.3 9.3 8.9 8.8 8.8 8.5 8.3 8.2 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.6 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.8 6.6 6.4 6.4 6.4
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL 21. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 21. Levi Brown, 2008 23. Danny O’Toole, 1983-86 24. John McKinnon, 1980-83 24. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 21. Josh Allen, 2005-07 22. Jim Hedrick, 1967-69 22. Carl Smith, 1980-83 24. Lee Hollingsworth, 1982-85 24. Lance Sasser, 1989-92 24. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07
6.2 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.9
AVERAGE YDS/COMP (min 20 att.) Player 1. Phillip Brazell, 1977 2. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 3. Gerald Collins, 1974-76 4. MIke Turk, 1984-87 5. Keith Shepard, 1969 6. Lionel Rainey, 1969-70 7. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 8. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 9. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-82 10. Mike Hunt, 1981 11. Al Head, 1968-70 11. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 13. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 14. D.T. McDowell, 2004 15. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 16. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 17. Danny O’Toole, 1983-86 17. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 19. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 19. Ken McLain, 1971-73 19. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 22. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 22. Stan Davis, 1993-96 24. John McKinnon, 1980-83 25. Tanner Jones, 2006-07
Avg. 19.2 17.3 17.0 17.0 16.5 16.4 15.9 15.5 15.4 15.2 14.8 14.8 14.6 13.9 13.8 13.5 13.4 13.4 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.2 13.2 12.9 12.4
PASSING YDS/GAME (min 5 games)
Avg. 238.1 215.0 203.0 166.7 163.6 147.5 119.2 109.2 108.4 107.3 98.2 92.2 90.7 90.3 83.9 81.9 80.1 76.2 75.5 58.9 58.9 58.1 54.5 51.3 47.1
PASS RECEPTION TOUCHDOWNS
RECEIVING YARDS
Player 1. Danny Grant, 1966-69 2. Vince Green, 1967-70 3. Jason Samples, 2001-04 4. Kelvin Murdock, 1978-81 5. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 6. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 7. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 8. Greg Harris, 1984-87 9. Gary Banks, 2004-07 10. Mike Culbertson, 1971-74 11. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 12. Doug Taylor, 1967-70 13. Rufus Cox, 1982-84 14. Robert Carter, 1985-88 15. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 16. Jerrel Jernigan, 2007-08 17. Smokey Hampton, 2003-06 18. Billy Dixon, 1975-77 19. Carl Smith, 1980-83 20. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 21. Daniel Brady, 1992-95 22. Orlando Parker, 1993 23. Lee Hollingsworth, 1982-85 24. Toris Rutledge, 2002-06 25. Lance Sasser, 1989-92
PASS RECEPTIONS
Player 1. Danny Grant, 1966-69 2. Jason Samples, 2001-04 3. Vince Green, 1967-70 4. Gary Banks, 2004-07 5. Doug Taylor, 1967-70 6. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 7. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 8. Kelvin Murdock, 1978-81 9. Jerrel Jernigan, 2007-08 10. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 10. Greg Harris, 1984-87 12. Mike Culbertson, 1971-74 13. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 14. Maurice Stringer, 1993-96 15. Smokey Hampton, 2003-06 16. Rufus Cox, 1982-84 16. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 18. Mykeal Terry, 2006-08 19. Toris Rutledge, 2002-06 20. Kenard Burton, 2007-08
Yds. 2907 2281 2224 2143 1975 1800 1663 1632 1600 1563 1554 1500 1441 1260 1226 1205 1121 1111 1091 1085 1030 983 964 904 894
Rec 215 161 160 155 114 112 110 109 107 106 106 95 86 79 79 73 73 71 66 65
Player 1. Danny Grant, 1966-69 2. Vince Green, 1967-70 3. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 4. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 5. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 5. Kelvin Murdock, 1978-81 7. Jason Samples, 2001-04 7. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 9. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 9. Gary Banks, 2004-07 11. Mike Culbertson, 1971-74 11. Greg Harris, 1984-87 13. Doug Taylor, 1967-70 13. Billy Dixon, 1975-77 13. Daniel Brady, 1992-95 16. Mykeal Terry, 2006-08 16. Jonathan Carter, 1999-2000 18. Orlando Parker, 1993 18. Rufus Cox, 1982-84 18. Carl Smith, 1980-83 21. Jerrel Jernigan, 2007-08 22. Lance Sasser, 1989-92 22. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 22. Toris Rutledge, 2002-06 25. five others tied at
TDs 44 27 19 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 9 9 9 8 7 7 7 6
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AVERAGE YDS/CATCH (min 5 rec.) Player 1. Robert Carter, 1985-88 2. Jonathan Carter, 1999 3. MIchael Kelly, 1986-87 4. Johnny Cowart, 1969-72 5. Billy Dixon, 1975-77 6. Orlando Parker, 1993 7. Reggie Dwight, 1991 8. Tim Sanders, 1977 9. Rufus Cox, 1982-84 10. Jim Perkins, 1970-71 11. Kelvin Murdock, 1978-81 12. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 13. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 14. Jermaine Richardson, 2002-04 15. Carl Smith, 1980-83 16. David Fletcher, 1974-77 17. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 18. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 19. Daniel Brady, 1992-95 20. David Hill, 1998-2000 21. Daniel Brown, 1997-98 22. William Covington, 1991-92 23. Bryant Stewart, 2003 24. Daniel Brown, 1997-98 25. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68
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Avg. 37.06 34.80 25.29 24.83 22.22 20.91 20.32 19.88 19.74 19.69 19.66 19.21 19.04 18.71 18.18 18.15 18.07 17.95 17.76 17.75 17.52 17.36 17.12 17.11 16.79
CAREER LEADERS
Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 2. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 3. Levi Brown, 2008 4. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 5. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 6. Phillip Brazell, 1977 7. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 8. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 9. Al Head, 1968-70 10. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 11. Carl Meadows, 2004-05 12. Julian Foster, 2005-06 13. Mike Turk, 1984-87 14. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 15. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 16. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 17. Adam Russell, 1996-97 18. Hansell Bearden, 2000-03 19. Ken McLain, 1971-73 20. Steve Summers, 1988-90 21. D.T. McDowell, 2004 22. Stan Davis, 1993-96 23. John McKinnon, 1980-83 24. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 25. Russ Young, 1990-91
63 60 60 59 59 59
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
CAREER LEADERS
RECEPTIONS/GAME (min 5 games) Player 1. Danny Grant, 1966-69 2. Jerrel Jernigan, 2007-08 3. Vince Green, 1967-70 4. Jonathan Carter, 1998, 2000 5. Jason Samples, 2001-04 6. Gary Banks, 2004-07 7. Orlando Parker, 1993 8. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 9. Tres Thomas, 1972 10. Kelvin Murdock, 1978-81 11. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 12. Chardley Gaiter, 1997 13. Kennard Burton, 2007-08 14. Doug Taylor, 1967-70 15. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 16. MIke Culbertson, 1971-74 17. Greg Harris, 1984-87 18. Rufus Cox, 1982-84 19. Calvin WIlliams, 1996 20. Letrell Brown, 1995-97 21. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 22. Reggie Dwight, 1991 22. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 24. Adarryll Ward, 1994-95 25. Josh Allen, 2005-07 25. William Covington, 1991-92
Avg. 5.12 4.46 3.72 3.67 3.43 3.37 3.36 3.20 2.80 2.79 2.75 2.71 2.71 2.65 2.59 2.44 2.26 2.21 2.14 2.10 2.05 2.00 2.00 1.95 1.91 1.91
154
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
20. Ken McLain, 1971-73 21. Levi Brown, 2008 22. Hansell Bearden, 2000-03 23. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07 24. Doug Brown, 1981-84 25. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77
TDS RESPONSIBLE FOR
Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 2. Mike Turk, 1984-87 3. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 3. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 5. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 6. Danny Grant, 1966-69 7. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 8. WIllie Tullis, 1978-80 9. Joe Jackson, 1994-97 10. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 11. Al Head, 1968-70 12. Vince Green, 1967-70 13. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 13. Stan Davis, 1993-96 13. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 16. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 17. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 17. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 17. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 20. Jason Samples, 2001-04 20. LaBarron Black, 1999-2002 20. Ken McLain, 1971-73 20. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 25. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 25. John McKinnon, 1980-83 25. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 25. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 25. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07
2212 2047 2034 1966 1936 1931
TDs 69 62 56 56 53 45 42 40 32 30 29 27 25 25 25 24 22 22 22 18 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17
TOTAL OFFENSE/GM (min 5 games)
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS
Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 2. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 3. Mike Turk, 1984-87 4. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 5. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 6. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 7. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 8. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 9. Al Head, 1968-70 10. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 11. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 12. Ted Horstead, 1983-86 13. Stan Davis, 1993-96 14. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 15. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 16. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 17. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 18. Tony Jackson, 1987-90 19. Ken McLain, 1971-73
Yds. 7373 7332 6707 6306 5020 4605 4326 3441 3312 3095 3036 2926 2539 2453 2417 2408 2360 2326 2212
Player 1. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 2. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 3. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 4. Levi Brown, 2008 5. WIllie Tullis, 1978-80 6. Phillip Brazell, 1977 7. Brock Nutter, 1997-2001 8. MIke Turk, 1984-87 9. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 10. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 11. Aaron Leak, 2003-04 12. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 13. Al Head, 1968-70 14. Julian Foster, 2005-06 15. Carl Meadows, 2004-05 16. Hansell Bearden, 2000-03 17. Bob Godsey, 1986-89 18. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 19. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 20. Ken McLain, 1971-73 21. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 22. Ted Horstead, 1983-86 23. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 24. Stan Davis, 1993-96 25. Adam Russell, 1996-97
Avg. 252.2 230.4 209.2 204.7 158.8 158.0 156.0 145.8 139.5 129.1 120.4 114.5 100.4 95.8 88.2 84.8 79.9 77.4 76.5 76.3 75.7 75.0 73.8 72.5 71.3
TOTAL OFF./PLAY (min 50 plays) Player 1. Steven Coleman, 1992-94 2. Kelvin Simmons, 1992-93 3. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 4. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 5. Robert Carter, 1985-88 6. Derrick Washington, 1993-95 7. Mike Turk, 1984-87 8. Tommy Dugosh, 1983, 85-87 9. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 10. Freddie Taylor, 1985, 87-89 11. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 93-95 12. Casey Christensen, 1983-84 13. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 14. Dwayne Thompson, 1981-83 15. Rchard Bassett, 1972-74 16. Jimmie Haywood, 1982-85 17. Ted Yarbrough, 1993, 95 18. Levi Brown, 2008 18. Bobby Lee, 1972-75 20. Danny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole, 1983-86 21. Jamie Hampton, 2007-08 22. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 23. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 24. Al Head, 1968-70 25. Stan Davis, 1993-96
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS
Player 1. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 2. Danny Grant, 1966-69 3. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 4. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 5. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 6. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 7. Carl Smith, 1980-83 8. Ted Horstead, 1983-86 9. Jimmie Haywood, 1982-85 10. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 11. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 12. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 13. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 14. MIke Turk, 1984-87 15. Joe Jackson, 1994-97 16. Jason Samples, 2001-04 17. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 18. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07 19. Vince Green, 1967-70 20. Tony Jackson, 1987-90 21. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 22. Robert Carter, 1985-88 23. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 24. LaBarron Black, 1999-2002 25. Greg Harris, 1984-87
Avg. 8.01 7.61 7.34 7.28 7.05 7.02 6.82 6.69 6.62 6.52 6.50 6.35 6.30 6.30 6.03 5.85 5.79 5.70 5.70 5.66 5.66 5.62 5.58 5.56 5.48
Yds. 4079 3880 3873 3838 3652 3641 3274 3016 3003 2837 2777 2713 2658 2533 2503 2497 2471 2401 2381 2338 2318 2266 2215 2188 2163
ALL-PURPOSE YDS/GM (min 5 gms) Player 1. Demontray Carter, 2001 2. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 3. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 4. Orlando Parker, 1993 5. Jonathan Carter, 1998-2000 6. Danny Grant, 1966-69 7. William Covington, 1991-92
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Avg. 131.6 106.0 102.0 93.5 93.1 92.4 90.1
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL 8. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 9. Eddie Coleman, 1990-92 10. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 11. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 12. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 13. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 14. Carl Smith, 1980-83 15. Derrick Moore, 1989-90 16. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 17. Ted Horstead, 1983-86 18. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 19. Jimmie Haywood, 1982-85 20. DuJuan Harris, 2007-08 21. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 22. Jerrel Jernigan, 2007-08 23. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 24. Cliff Dunham, 1971 25. Phillip Jones, 1997-99
MOST POINTS SCORED
Points 310 284 273 270 251 204 200 162 154 146 134 133 132 128 121 120 118 108 108 103 102 102 102 102 100
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED Player 1. Danny Grant, 1966-69 2. Joe Jackson, 1994-97 2. Mike Turk, 1984-87 4. Vince Green, 1967-70 5. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 6. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 7. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 7. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 9. Jeremy Rowell, 1991-1993-95 10. LaBarron Black, 1999-2002 10. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 12. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 12. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 12. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 12. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07 12. Phillip Jones, 1997-99 17. Titus Dixon, 1984-88 18. Jimmy Godwin, 1991-93 18. Willie Tullis, 1978-80 18. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 18. Kelvin Murdock, 1978-81 18. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 18. Jason Samples, 2001-04 18. Greg Harris, 1984-87 25. DuJuan Harris, 2007-08
PAT KICKS MADE
Player 1. Ted Clem, 1984-87 2. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 3. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 4. Lawrence Tynes, 1997-2000 5. Randy Hicks, 1969-71 6. Randy Yancey, 1976-78 7. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 7. Matt Stone, 1991-92 9. Sam Glusman, 2008 10. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 11. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 12. Brian Wilson, 1988-89 13. Rusty Adams, 1979 14. Drew Boteler, 2000-01 15. Tony Lasseter, 1990 16. Steve Williams, 1973-74 18. Yong Gilroy, 1980-81, 1983 19. Jodie Jones, 1972 22. Robert Kampschmidt, 1975
TDs 45 32 32 27 25 24 22 22 20 18 18 17 17 17 17 17 16 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 14
PATs 166 158 134 111 85 58 52 52 48 46 43 35 28 27 25 24 22 20 3
PAT KICKS ATTEMPTED
Player 1. Ted Clem, 1984-87 2. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 3. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 4. Lawrence Tynes, 1997-2000 5. Randy Yancey, 1976-78 6. Matt Stone, 1991-92 7. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 8. Sam Glusman, 2008 9. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 10. Thomas Olmstead, 2002-05 11. Brian Wilson, 1988-89 12. Drew Boteler, 2000-01 13. Rusty Adams, 1979 14. Steve Williams, 1973-74 14. Tony Lasseter, 1990 16. Yong Gilroy, 1980-81, 1983 17. Randy Hicks, 1969-71 18. Jodie Jones, 1972 19. John Adams, 1978 19. Bubba Dees, 1975 21. Robert Kampschmidt, 1975 21. Robert Drew, 1986 23. Daniel Brady, 1992-95
Att. 170 161 141 113 65 60 56 52 50 49 42 31 29 27 27 25 24 22 7 7 6 6 5
PAT KICK PERCENTAGE (min 5 att.) Player 1. Peter Drew, 1986 1. Daniel Brady, 1992-95 3. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 4. Ted Clem, 1984-87 5. Lawrence Tynes, 1997-2000 6. Rusty Adams, 1979 7. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 8. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 9. Tony Lasseter, 1990 10. Sam Glusman, 2008 11. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 12. Jodie Jones, 1972 13. Randy Yancey, 1976-78 14. Steve Williams, 1973-74 15. Yong Gilroy, 1980-81, 1983 16. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 17. Drew Boteler, 2000-01 18. Matt Stone, 1991-92 19. John Adams, 1978 20. Brian Wilson, 1988-89 21. Bubba Dees, 1975 22. Robert Kampschmidt, 1975
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Pct. 100.0 100.0 98.1 97.6 97.0 96.6 95.0 92.9 92.6 91.8 92.0 90.9 89.2 88.9 88.0 87.8 87.1 86.7 85.7 83.3 71.4 50.0
155
CAREER LEADERS
Player 1. Ted Clem, 1984-87 2. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 3. Lawrence Tynes, 1997-2000 4. Danny Grant, 1966-69 5. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 6. Joe Jackson, 1994-97 7. Mike Turk, 1984-87 8. Vince Green, 1967-70 9. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 10. DeWhitt Betterson, 2001-04 11. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 12. Randy Hicks, 1969-71 13.Demontray Carter, 2000-01 14. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 15. Matt Stone, 1991-92 16. Jeremy Rowell, 1991, 1993-95 17. Randy Yancey, 1976-78 18. LaBarron Black, 1999-2002 18. Sam Glusman, 2008 20. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 21. Omar Haugabook, 2006-07 21. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 21. Sullivan Walker, 1975-77 21. Kenny Cattouse, 2004-07 25. Matt Huerkamp, 1996
89.3 86.8 86.7 85.2 81.2 80.7 79.9 77.8 77.5 77.3 77.3 75.1 75.0 68.0 67.8 64.8 64.3 63.9
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CAREER LEADERS
FIELD GOALS MADE
Player 1. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 2. Ted Clem, 1984-87 3. Lawrence Tynes, 1997-2000 4. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 5. Matt Stone, 1991-92 6. Randy Yancey, 1976-78 7. Sam Glusman, 2008 8. Brian Wilson, 1988-89 9. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 10. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 10. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 12. Randy Hicks, 1969-71 13. Tony Lasseter, 1990 14. Robert Kampschmidt, 1975 14. Drew Boteler, 2000-01 16. Rusty Adams, 1979 16. Jodei Jones, 1972 16. Yong Gilroy, 1980-81, 1983 16. Steve Williams, 1973-74 20. Peter Drew, 1986 20. Jim Reid, 1973
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
156
Player 1. Ted Clem, 1984-87 2. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 3. Lawrence Tynes, 1997-2000 4. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 5. Randy Yancey, 1976-78 6. Matt Stone, 1991-92 6. Brian Wilson, 1988-89 8. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 8. Sam Glusman, 2008 10. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 11. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 12. Tony Lasseter, 1990 13. Randy Hicks, 1969-71 14. Steve Williams, 1973-74 15. Drew Boteler, 2000-01 15. Robert Kampschmidt, 1975 15. Yong Gilroy, 1980-81, 1983 18. Jodie Jones, 1972 19. Jim Reid, 1973 20. Rusty Adams, 1979 20. Peter Drew, 1986 22. Bubba Dees, 1975 23. Dean Land, 1975 23. David Kilpatrick, 1994
FIELD GOAL PCT (min 5 att.) Player 1. Randy Hicks, 1969-71 2. Rusty Adams, 1979 3. Matt Huerkamp, 1996 4. Lawrence Tynes, 1997-2000 5. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 6. Matt Stone, 1991-92 7. Sam Glusman, 2008 8. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 9. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 10. Ted Clem, 1984-87 11. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 12. Brian Wilson, 1988-89
FGs 50 48 44 31 23 20 20 19 18 17 17 16 9 5 5 4 4 4 4 2 2
Att. 78 71 57 50 39 33 33 29 29 27 24 20 16 11 10 10 10 7 6 5 5 3 1 1
Pct. 100.0 80.0 75.0 73.8 70.4 69.7 69.0 63.0 62.0 61.5 58.6 57.6
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13. Jodie Jones, 1972 14. Randy Yancey, 1976-78 15. Drew Boteler, 2000-01 15. Robert Kampschmidt, 1975 17. Tony Lasseter, 1990 18. Yong Gilroy, 1980-81, 1983 18. Peter Drew, 1986 20. Steve Williams, 1973-74 21. Jim Reid, 1973
57.1 51.3 50.0 50.0 45.0 40.0 40.0 36.4 33.3
11. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 12. Jason Wright, 2003-06 13. Danny O’Toole, 1983-86 14. Steve Williams, 1973-74 15. Will Goggans, 2007-08 16. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 17. Jeremy Schatz, 2001 17. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 19. Daniel Brady, 1992-95 20. Lionel Rainey, 1969-70 20. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 22. Jerry Yeager, 1967-68 23. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 24. Lester Teel, 1974-76 25. Sim Byrd, 1966-68
PUNTS BLOCKED
PUNTS - TOTAL YARDS
Player 1. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 2. Matt Allen, 1997-2000 3. Mike Quinn, 1977-80 4. Glen Klava, 1985-88 5. Rodney Glass, 1989-91 6. Doug Crane, 1982-84 7. Wes Garner, 1995-97 8. Rick Deraney, 1972-73 9. David Cooper, 1967-69 10. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 11. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 12. Jason Wright, 2003-06 13. Will Goggans, 2007-08 14. Danny O’Toole, 1983-86 15. Steve Williams, 1973-74 16. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 17. Jeremy Schatz, 2001 18. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 19. Daniel Brady, 1992-95 20. Lionel Rainey, 1969-70 21. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79 22. Jerry Yeager, 1967-68 23. Lester Teel, 1974-76 24. Don Van Wie, 1981-83 25. Sim Byrd, 1966-68
PUNT ATTEMPTS
Player 1. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 2. Matt Allen, 1997-2000 3. Mike Quinn, 1977-80 4. Glen Klava, 1985-88 5. Rodney Glass, 1989-91 6. Doug Crane, 1982-84 7. Wes Garner, 1995-97 8. Rick Deraney, 1972-73 9. David Cooper, 1967-69 10. Oliver Quass, 1992-95
Player 1. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 2. Adrian Vera, 2006-07 3. Wes Garner, 1995-97 3. Matt Allen, 1997-2000 5. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 5. Jason Wright, 2003-06 5. Will Goggans, 2007-08 Yds. 11,953 9226 8461 7432 6781 4986 4216 4201 3675 3054 2558 2359 2037 1996 1991 1942 1768 1763 1568 1436 1325 1149 988 983 932
70 59 56 55 52 49 47 47 45 37 37 29 28 25 21
Blks 10 3 2 2 1 1 1
AVERAGE YARDS/PUNT (min 5 att.) Player 1. Sim Byrd, 1966-68 2. Thomas Olmsted, 2002-05 3. Greg Whibbs, 2003-07 4. Matt Allen, 1997-2000 5. David Cooper, 1967-69 6. Glen Farmer, 1981 7. Jason Wright, 2003-06 8. MIke Quinn, 1977-80 9. Jerry Yeager, 1967-68 10. Lester Teel, 1974-76 11. Will Goggans, 2007-08 12. Chris Tyra, 1970-72 13. Lionel Rainey, 1969-70 14. Oliver Quass, 1992-95 15. Glen Klava, 1985-88 16. Roger Ridgeway, 2001-02 17. Rick Deraney, 1972-73 18. Doug Crane, 1982-84 19. Jeremy Schatz, 2001 20. Wes Garner, 1995-97 21. Rodney Glass, 1989-91 22. Harold Hogan, 1970-72 23. Steve Williams, 1973-74 24. Brad Stevens, 1991-93 25. Eddie Rohrbaugh, 1976-79
Att. 288 225 213 193 182 132 73 111 91 79
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Avg. 44.38 41.50 41.32 41.09 40.38 40.00 39.98 39.72 39.62 39.52 39.17 39.00 38.81 38.66 38.51 38.30 37.85 37.77 37.62 37.36 37.26 36.54 36.20 35.98 35.81
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL PUNT RETURN YARDS
Player 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 2. Maurice Stringer, 1993-96 3. Carl Smith, 1980-83 4. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 5. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 6. Ronnie Shelley, 1967-69 7. John Raburn, 1972-74 8. William Covington, 1991-92 9. Tony Myrick, 1971-74 10. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 11. Julius Pittman, 1987-90 12. Rayshun Reed, 1999-2003 13. Andy Swafford, 1995-97 14. Danny Grant, 1966-69 15. Greg Harris, 1984-87 16. Demetric Shipman, 1993-96 17. Sherman Wilkinson, 1977-80 18. Travis Bozeman, 1999-2000 19. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 20. Jack Smith, 1969-70 21. Danny O’Toole, 1983-86 22. Brad Sims, 1984-85 23. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 24. Eric Sloan, 1997-99 25. Mike Funderburk, 1970-71 25. Andrew Amerson, 2002
Yds 1471 854 852 783 577 573 530 479 476 470 420 332 322 317 279 231 196 181 174 171 164 152 149 143 142 142
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4. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 4. Carl Smith, 1980-83 4. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 9. eight others tied at
2 2 2 1
AVERAGE YDS/RETURN (min 5 att.)
Avg. 16.66 14.50 13.82 13.25 13.13 12.93 12.03 11.78 11.51 11.29 11.07 11.00 10.61 10.25 10.06 9.93 9.78 9.71 9.70 9.62 9.61 9.22 8.75 8.55 8.35 8.35
KICK RETURNS
Player 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 2. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 3. Carl Smith, 1980-83 3. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 5. Jimmie Haywood, 1982-85 6. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 7. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 8. Andy Swafford, 1995-97 9. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 10. Jack Smith, 1969-70 10. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 10. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 13. Eric Sloan, 1997-99 14. William Covington, 1991-92 14. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 16. Breck Upshaw, 1978-81 17. Toris Rutledge, 2002-06 17. Derrick Moore, 1989-90 19. Danny Grant, 1966-69 20. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 20. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 22. Billy Dixon, 1975-77 22. Adrian Ghent, 2002-05 22. Ronnie Shelley, 1967-69 25. Chris Day, 2000-02 25. Cliff Shamburger, 1993-96 25. Michael Ransaw, 1990
648 601 466 460 418 412 405 399 377 371 345
Returns 99 74 66 59 56 41 40 37 31 27 27 27 26 25 25 23 22 22 21 20 20 19 19 19 16 16 16
KICK RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Player 1. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 2. 13 others tied at
TDs 2 1
AVERAGE YDS/RETURN (min 5 att.) Yds. 2346 1798 1375 1300 1186 1124 987 860 788 754 726 694 693 651
Player 1. Danny Grant, 1966-69 2. Orlando Parker, 1993 3. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 4. Jonathan Carter, 1998, 2000 5. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 6. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 7. William Covington, 1991-92 8. Michael Ransaw, 1990 9. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 10. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 11. Jermaine Richardson, 2002-04 12. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 13. Billy Dixon, 1975-77 14. Jack Smith, 1969-70 15. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 16. Charles Taylor, 1972
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Avg. 30.86 29.40 29.04 28.60 28.10 27.93 27.76 25.75 25.67 25.42 24.64 24.30 24.21 24.11 24.07 23.80
157
CAREER LEADERS
Player 1. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 2. Bobby Enslen, 1967-68 3. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 4. John Raburn, 1972-74 5. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 6. Travis Bozeman, 1999-2000 7. Maurice Stringer, 1993-96 8. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 9. Carl Smith, 1980-83 10. Tommy Groce, 1973-76 11. Tony Myrick, 1971-74 12. Jerrel Jernigan, 2007-08 13. Ronnie Shelley, 1967-69 14. Danny O’Toole, 1983-86 15. Andy Swafford, 1995-97 16. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 17. William Covington, 1991-92 18. Toris Rutledge, 2002-06 19. Phillip Parker, 1973-76 20. Demetric Shipman, 1993-96 21. Danny Grant, 1966-69 22. Darwin Fowler, 1969-70 PUNT RETURNS 23. Julius Pittman, 1987-90 Player Returns 24. Jack Smith, 1969-70 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 112 25. Andrew Amerson, 2002 2. Carl Smith, 1980-83 74 25. Mike Funderburk, 1970-71 3. Maurice Stringer, 1993-96 71 4. Ronnie Shelley, 1967-69 54 5. Heyward Skipper, 2000-02 49 5. William Covington, 1991-92 49 7. Julius Pittman, 1987-90 48 8. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 47 9. Greg Harris, 1984-87 46 10. Rayshun Reed, 1999-2003 44 11. Tony Myrick, 1971-74 43 12. John Raburn, 1972-74 40 13. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 34 14. Danny Grant, 1966-69 33 15. Andy Swafford, 1995-97 32 16. Sherman Wilkinson, 1977-80 26 17. Demetric Shipman, 1993-96 24 18. Brad Sims, 1984-85 23 19. Eric Sloan, 1997-99 22 KICK RETURN YARDS 20. Jack Smith, 1969-70 20 Player 21. Lee Hollingsworth, 1982-85 19 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 21. Terry Peeples, 1971-72 19 2. Titus Dixon, 1985-88 23. Andrew Amerson, 2002 17 3. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 23. Mike Funderburk, 1970-71 17 4. Carl Smith, 1980-83 23. Johnny Faulk, 2001-05 17 5. Jimmie Haywood, 1982-85 6. Arrid Gregory, 1993-96 7. Robert Kilow, 1991-94 PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Player TDs 8. Andy Swafford, 1995-97 1. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 7 9. Mareno Philyaw, 1996-99 2. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 5 10. Johnny Grimes, 1971-73 3. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 3 11. Demontray Carter, 2000-01 4. John Raburn, 1972-74 2 12. William Covington, 1991-92 4. Sherman Wilkinson, 1977-80 2 13. Jorrick Calvin, 2008 4. Tony Myrick, 1971-74 2 14. Jack Smith, 1969-70
15. Danny Grant, 1966-69 16. Eric Sloan, 1997-99 17. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 18. Billy Dixon, 1975-77 19. Adrian Ghent, 2002-05 20. Michael Ransaw, 1990 21. Toris Rutledge, 2002-06 22. Derrick Moore, 1989-90 23. Ronnie Shelley, 1967-69 24. Chris Day, 2000-02 25. Jermaine Richardson, 2002-04
CAREER LEADERS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 17. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 18. Perry Griggs, 1973-76 19. Virgil Seay, 1978-79 20. Vinston Boyd, 1973-75 21. Andy Swafford, 1995-97 22. Chris Day, 2000-02 23. Eric Sloan, 1997-99 24. Letrell Brown, 1995-98 24. Adrian Ghent, 2002-05 24. Donnie Arnold, 1980-83 25. Terry Peeples, 1971-72
23.70 23.31 23.30 23.25 23.24 23.19 23.12 22.83 22.00 22.00 22.00
9. Sherman Wilkinson, 1977-80 9. Tony Myrick, 1971-74 9. Cedrick Brooks, 1991-94 12. Rayshun Reed, 1999-2003 12. Demetric Shipman, 1993-96 12. Johnny Faulk, 2001-05 12. Freddie Thomas, 1984-87 16. Chris Archie, 1997-2000 16. Tommy Groce, 1973-76 16. Todd Hutsko, 1983-86 16. Elbert Mack, 2006-07 20. Eric Sloan, 1997-99 20. Richard Young, 1992-95 20. Sherrod Martin, 2004-08 20. Terence Moore, 2005-08 20. Clifford Ivory, 1995-97 22. four others tied at
12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 8
INTERCEPTION RETURNS FOR TDS
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS
158
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Player 1. Ronnie Shelley, 1967-69 2. Sherman Wilkinson, 1977-80 3. Rayshun Reed, 1999-2003 4. Jack Smith, 1969-70 5. Tony Myrick, 1971-74 6. Donnie Arnold, 1980-83 7. Jimmy McClain, 1998-2001 8. Clifford Ivory, 1995-97 9. Eric Sloan, 1997-99 10. Harris Spencer, 1977-80 11. Doug Mims, 1987-89 12. Derrick Ansley, 2000-04 13. Cliff Shamburger, 1993-96 14. Shane Black, 1993-96 15. Roderick Young, 1982-84 16. Darwin Fowler, 1969-70 17. Tyrone Ferguson, 1974, 1976-77 18. Richard Young, 1992-95 19. Demetric Shipman, 1993-96 20. Johnny Faulk, 2001-05 21. Bernard Davis, 2001-05 21. Steve Leach, 1988-91 23. Boris Lee, 2006-08 24. Jerome Crowe, 1974-77 25. Chris Archie, 1997-2000
INTERCEPTIONS
Player 1. Ronnie Shelley, 1967-69 2. Derrick Ansley, 2000-04 3. Donnie Arnold, 1980-83 3. Tyrone Ferguson, 1974, 76-77 3. David Cooper, 1967-69 6. Mike Haynes, 1982-85 7. Jack Smith, 1969-70 7. Doug Mims, 1987-89
Yds. 492 328 287 254 240 237 219 207 199 196 188 181 156 151 149 144 136 131 127 118 115 115 107 105 104
INTs 29 19 16 16 16 14 13 13
Player 1. Rayshun Reed, 1999-2003 2. Junior Haynes, 1985-86 2. Jack Smith, 1969-70 2. Doug Mims, 1987-89 2. Jimmy McClain, 1998-2001 2. Derrick Ansley, 2000-04 2. Clifford Ivory, 1995-97 7. 37 others tied at
TDs 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1
20. Leverne Johnson, 2001-05 21. Stacy Murry, 1994-97 22. Johnny Faulk, 2001-05 23. Cedrick Brooks, 1991-94 24. Willie Smith, 1993-96 25. Gary Bradshaw, 1980-83
UNASSISTED TACKLES
Player 1. Gerrick Pimienta, 1985-88 2. Robert Bradley, 1982-85 3. Naazir Yamini, 1999-2002 4. Anthony Rabb, 1996-99 5. Rick Maxey, 1974-77 6. Sherrod Martin, 2004-08 7. Johnny Faulk, 2001-05 8. Jimmy McClain, 1998-2001 8. Bryan Hubbard, 1985-88 10. Charles Pickett, 1974-76 11. Boris Lee, 2006-08 12. Derrick Ansley, 2000-04 13. Cedrick Brooks, 1991-94 14. Charles Bush, 1989-92 15. Leverne Johnson, 2001-05 16. Bernard Davis, 2001-05 17. Tim Tucker, 1975-78 18. Stewart Lowery, 1981-84 19. Michael Herbert, 1985-1988-90 20. Steve Stringfellow, 1978-81 21. Tavares Williams, 2005-08 22. Freddie Thomas, 1984-87 23. Leodis McKelvin, 2004-07 24. Rayshun Reed, 1999-2003 24. Willie Smith, 1993-96
ASSISTED TACKLES
TOTAL TACKLES
Player 1. Gerrick Pimienta, 1985-88 2. Robert Bradley, 1982-85 3. Anthony Rabb, 1996-99 4. Naazir Yamini, 1999-2002 5. Bryan Hubbard, 1985-88 6. Steve Stringfellow, 1978-81 7. Charles Pickett, 1974-76 8. Rick Maxey, 1974-77 9. Jimmy McClain, 1998-2001 10. Tim Tucker, 1975-78 11. Stewart Lowery, 1981-84 12. Derrick Ansley, 2000-04 13. Charles Bush, 1989-92 14. Bernard Davis, 2001-05 15. Sherrod Martin, 2004-08 16. Osi Umenyiora, 1999-2002 17. Freddie Thomas, 1984-87 18. Kenny Craik, 1977-80 19. Boris Lee, 2006-08
Tckls 563 465 395 374 344 338 334 333 332 311 309 305 296 295 285 278 272 271 270
Player 1. Gerrick Pimienta, 1985-88 2. Robert Bradley, 1982-85 3. Anthony Rabb, 1996-99 4. Steve Stringfellow, 1978-81 5. Naazir Yamini, 1999-2002 6. Bryan Hubbard, 1985-88 7. Osi Umenyiora, 1999-2002 8. Stewart Lowery, 1981-84 9. Charles Pickett, 1974-76 10. Tim Tucker, 1975-78 11. Jimmy McClain, 1998-2001 11. Al Lucas, 1996-99 13. Stacy Murry, 1994-97 14. Rick Maxey, 1974-77 15. Kenny Craik, 1977-80 16. Bernard Davis, 2001-05 17. Derrick Ansley, 2000-04 17. Freddie Thomas, 1984-87 19. Charles Bush, 1989-92 19. Nick Colbert, 1997-2000 21. Gary Bradshaw, 1980-83 21. Andrae Maxwell, 1991-94 21. Gabriel Thomas, 1980-82 24. Bubba Muller, 1981-84 25. Willie Smith, 1993-96
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258 254 252 247 243 241
Tckls 307 257 221 209 200 193 193 192 192 191 187 186 185 183 179 175 169 163 159 156 154 153 151 145 145
Tckls 256 208 186 182 153 152 150 146 143 142 140 140 138 133 132 120 119 119 113 113 108 108 108 98 98
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL TACKLES FOR LOSS
Player 1. Al Lucas, 1996-99 1. Demarcus Ware, 2001-04 3. Anthony Rabb, 1996-99 4. Osi Umenyiora, 1999-2002 5. Tim Betts, 1997-2000 6. Johnny Faulk, 2001-05 6. Leverne Johnson, 2001-05 8. Naazir Yamini, 1999-2002 8. Franklin Lloyd, 2003-06 10. Kenny Mainor, 2004-08 11. Brandon Lang, 2006-08 12. Reggie Lowe, 1994-97 12. Stacy Murry, 1994-97 12. Vernon Marable, 1998-2001 12. Antjuan Marsh, 1989-92 16. Marcus Spriggs, 1997-98 17. Dion Gales, 2007-08 18. Gerrell Debardelaben, 1994-97 19. Nick Colbert, 1997-2000 20. Willie Smith, 1993-96 21. Torre Lankford, 2001-05 22. Aaron Fields, 1998-99 22. Shawn Todd, 2004-07 22. Davern Williams, 2000-02 25. Sherrod Martin, 2004-08
Tckls 55.5 55.5 40.5 38.5 34.5 28.0 28.0 27.0 27.0 26.0 25.5 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 24.5 23.5 23.0 22.0 21.0 20.0 19.5 19.5 19.5 18.5
YARDS FROM TACKLES FOR LOSS
QUARTERBACK SACKS Player 1. Charles Pickett, 1974-76 2. Kenny Craik, 1977-80 3. Reggie Lowe, 1994-97 4. Antjuan Marsh, 1989-92 5. Demarcus Ware, 2001-04 6. Rick Maxey, 1974-77
Yds. 252 168 160 156 146 133 125 113 112 106 104 102 95 93 90 86 85 83 83 79 75 69 67 65 64
6. Gary Bradshaw, 1980-83 8. Pratt Lyons, 1995-96 8. Osi Umenyiora, 1999-2002 10. Jessie Wallace, 1877-80 11. Mike Richardson, 1978-81 12. David Summerall, 1987-89 13. Ralph Sanders, 1974-76 14. Andrew Wright, 1985-87 15. Jim Hall, 1980-82 15. Eric James, 1993-94 15. Brandon Lang, 2006-08 18. WIllie Collins, 1981-84 18. Stacy Murry, 1994-97 20. Byron Powell, 1992-94 21. Bobby Owens, 1975-77 21. Tim Tucker, 1975-78 21. Bubby Muller, 1981-84 21. Gerald Hill, 1978-80 21. Kurt Smeltzer, 1982-86 21. Torre Lankford, 2001-05
YARDS FROM SACKS
Player 1. Reggie Lowe, 1994-97 2. Demarcus Ware, 2001-04 3. Pratt Lyons, 1995-96 4. Osi Umenyiora, 1999-2002 5. Brandon Lang, 2006-08 6. Eric James, 1993-94 7. Anthony Rabb, 1996-99 8. Stacy Murry, 1994-97 9. Charles Pickett, 1974-76 10. Byron Powell, 1992-94 11. Shawn Todd, 2004-07 12. Naazir Yamini, 1999-2002 12. Torre Lankford, 2001-05 14. Al Lucas, 1996-99 15. Vernon Marable, 1998-2001 16. Kenny Mainor, 2004-07 18. Aaron Fields, 1998-99 19. Tim Betts, 1997-2000 20. Antwoine Clark, 1991-93 21. Marcus Spriggs, 1997-98 22. Franklin Lloyd, 2003-06 22. Antonio McClain, 1995-96, 98 24. Antjuan Marsh, 1989-92 25. Cameron Sheffield, 2006-08
26.0 24.0 24.0 23.0 18.0 17.5 17.0 15.5 15.0 15.0 15.0 14.5 14.5 14.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0
Yds. 201 198 148 140 124 106 92 91 87 86 78 76 76 74 72 71 67 62 60 59 58 58 55 52
Sacks 43.0 31.0 28.0 27.5 27.0 26.0
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CAREER LEADERS
Player 1. Demarcus Ware, 2001-04 2. Osi Umenyiora, 1999-2002 3. Brandon Lang, 2006-08 4. Anthony Rabb, 1996-99 5. Jimmy McClain, 1998-2001 6. Tim Betts, 1997-2000 7. Al Lucas, 1996-99 8. Shawn Todd, 2004-07 9. Kenny Mainor, 2004--07 10. Naazie Yamini, 1999-2002 11. Antjuan Marsh, 1989-92 12. Vernon Marable, 1998-2001 13. Cameron Sheffield, 2006-08 14. Aaron Fields, 1998-99 15. Nick Colbert, 1997-2000 16. Torre Lankford, 2001-05 17. Johnny Faulk, 2001-05 18. Jimmy Brown, 1987-90 19. Franklin Lloyd, 2003-06 20. Pratt Lyons, 1995-96 21. Leverne Johnson, 2001-05 22. Dion Gales, 2007-08 23. Marcus Richardson, 2004-07 24. Reggie Lowe, 1994-97 25. Marcus Spriggs, 1997-98
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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
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160
RUSHING YARDS Year Player 2008 DuJuan Harris 2007 Kenny Cattouse 2006 Kenny Cattouse 2005 Joel Whinghter 2004 DeWhitt Betterson 2003 DeWhitt Betterson 2002 LaBarron Black 2001 Demontray Carter 2000 Demontray Carter 1999 Phillip Jones 1998 Wayne Thomas 1997 Joe Jackson 1996 Arrid Gregory 1995 Ted Yarbrough 1994 Derrick Washington 1993 Ted Yarbrough 1992 Eddie Coleman 1991 Eddie Coleman 1990 Derrick Moore 1989 Tony Jackson 1988 Tony Jackson 1987 Tony Jackson 1986 Eddie Brundidge 1985 Ted Horstead 1984 Ted Horstead 1983 Jimmie Haywood 1982 Dwayne Thompson 1981 Larry Mason 1980 Willie Tullis 1979 John Anthony 1978 Boyd Grant 1977 Ron Daniels 1976 Sullivan Walker 1975 Sullivan Walker 1974 Richard Basset 1973 Johnny Grimes 1972 Johnny Grimes 1971 Cliff Dunham 1970 Bill Ragle 1969 J.A. Williams 1968 Cecil Barber 1967 Jeff Cotton
PASSING YARDS
Rushes 210 133 168 95 256 244 210 160 148 159 75 128 212 152 73 95 160 176 148 109 101 176 200 189 238 120 92 82 102 104 166 134 144 75 104 157 136 125 125 106 167 117
Year Player 2008 Levi Brown 2007 Omar Haugabook 2006 Omar Haugabook
Yards 1077 791 837 531 1286 1161 757 801 865 831 435 622 1337 860 654 569 1044 821 748 521 481 938 987 840 1123 661 594 462 450 505 820 719 786 457 631 645 587 477 399 391 724 499
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
2005 Carl Meadows 2004 Aaron Leak 2003 Aaron Leak 2002 Hansell Bearden 2001 Brock Nutter 2000 Brock Nutter 1999 Brock Nutter 1998 Brock Nutter 1997 Adam Russell 1996 Stan Davis 1995 Jeremy Rowell 1994 Jeremy Rowell 1993 Kelvin Simmons 1992 Kelvin Simmons 1991 Brad Stevens 1990 Steve Summers 1989 Steve Summers 1988 Bob Godsey 1987 Mike Turk 1986 Mike Turk 1985 Mike Turk 1984 Mike Turk 1983 Carey Christensen 1982 John McKinnon 1981 Doug Brown 1980 Willie Tullis 1979 Willie Tullis 1978 Eddie Rohrbaugh 1977 Phillip Brazell 1976 Gerald Collins 1975 Bobby Lee 1974 Bobby Lee 1973 Ken McLain 1972 Harold Hogan 1971 Ken McLain 1970 Al Head 1969 Lionel Rainey 1968 Sim Byrd 1967 Sim Byrd 1966 Sim Byrd
RECEIVING YARDS
Year Player 2008 Jerrel Jernigan 2007 Gary Banks 2006 Gary Banks 2006 Gary Banks 2005 Smokey Hampton 2004 Jason Samples 2003 Jason Samples 2002 Jason Samples 2001 Heyward Skipper 2000 Jonathan Carter 1999 Mareno Philyaw 1998 Jeff Hammond 1997 Callarious Williams 1996 Ryan Pearson 1996 Jeff Hammond 1995 Maurice Stringer 1994 Robert Kilow 1993 Robert Kilow Yards 1992 Lance Sasser 2030 1991 William Covington 2975 1990 Julius Pittman 2401 1989 Jeff Hall
974 756 1427 1462 2098 1999 2259 1435 918 1461 1125 2091 2924 1076 1013 881 356 965 1460 1059 666 989 902 847 759 1880 1158 565 1475 783 1378 1478 1181 495 559 2543 838 3569 2457 1593
Rec 77 61 68 68 39 38 48 45 60 44 37 21 22 19 19 27 43 56 20 26 26 20
Yards 868 698 603 603 582 687 620 552 995 737 708 245 266 229 353 283 629 933 339 393 503 266
1988 Titus Dixon 1987 Greg Harris 1986 Greg Harris 1985 Greg Harris 1985 Titus Dixon 1984 Rufus Cox 1983 Carl Smith 1982 Carl Smith 1981 Kelvin Murdock 1980 Kelvin Murdock 1979 Kelvin Murdock 1978 Ted Suttle 1977 Charlie Smoke 1976 Perry Griggs 1975 Perry Griggs 1974 Perry Griggs 1973 Perry Griggs 1972 MIke Culbertson 1971 Mike Culbertson 1970 Vince Green 1969 Vince Green 1968 Danny Grant 1967 Danny Grant 1967 Jim Hendrick
19 41 39 20 20 56 35 17 42 33 33 18 24 24 24 32 30 38 25 60 43 72 51 51
248 654 692 228 327 1169 685 298 634 837 653 204 404 486 380 611 498 597 395 1030 712 1002 721 610
Year Player Ret 2008 Jorrick Calvin 15 2007 Leodis McKelvin 25 2006 Leodis McKelvin 28 2005 Leodis McKelvin 33 2004 Leodis McKelvin 26 2003 Rayshun Reed 20 2002 Heyward Skipper 16 2001 Heyward Skipper 21 2000 Rayshun Reed 24 1999 Kovey Jones 14 1998 Eric Sloan 15 1997 Andy Swafford 32 1996 Maurice Stringer 1995 Maurice Stringer 32 1994 Maurice Stringer 21 1993 Maurice Stringer 18 1992 William Covington 23 1991 William Covington 26 1990 Julius Pittman 27 1989 Julius Pittman 14 1988 Kenny Edenfield 11 1987 Greg Harris 34 1986 Greg Harris 12 1985 Brad Sims 23 1984 Danny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole 16 1983 Carl Smith 19 1982 Carl Smith 35 1981 Carl Smith 18 1980 Sherman Wilkinson 24 1979 Virgil Seay 25 1978 Virgil Seay 22 1977 Tyrone Ferguson 12 1976 Perry Griggs 16 1975 Perry Griggs 8 1974 Perry Griggs 10 1973 John Raburn 21 1972 John Raburn 13 1971 Tony Myrick 19
Yards 149 436 314 417 304 131 176 215 201 78 112 322 128 362 119 245 318 161 285 91 77 138 142 152 164 172 411 255 195 457 326 71 64 126 280 271 184 209
PUNT RETURN YARDS
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL 1970 1969 1968 1967
Jack Smith Ronnie Shelley Ronnie Shelley Danny Grant
KICK RETURN YARDS
SCORING LEADERS
Ret 27 33 27 24 16 16 19 17 10 16 16 14 21 11 18 21 13 12 16 19 21 29 24 19 25 15 26 19 5 8 12 8 15 14 26 13 9 6 18 9 12 8
Year Player 2008 Sam Glusman 2007 Greg Whibbs 2006 Greg Whibbs 2005 Greg Whibbs 2004 Greg Whibbs 2003 DeWhitt Betterson 2002 Thomas Olmsted 2001 Demontray Carter 2000 Lawrence Tynes 1999 Lawrence Tynes 1998 Lawrence Tynes 1997 Steven Kelley 1996 Joe Jackson
1995 Oliver Quass 1994 Jeremy Rowell 1993 Jimmy Godwin 1992 Matt Stone 1991 Matt Stone 1990 Tony Lasseter 1989 Brian Wilson Yards 1988 Brian Wilson 693 1987 Ted Clem 765 1986 Ted Clem 634 1985 Ted Clem 619 1984 Ted Clem 373 1983 Carey Christensen 333 1982 Don Van Wie 307 1981 Anthony Fowlkes 455 1980 Tank Summers 286 1980 Josh Anthony 371 1979 Rusty Adams 432 1978 Randy Yancey 440 1977 Sullivan Walker 368 1976 Randy Yancey 319 1975 Billy Dixon 511 1975 Larry Russell 515 1974 Perry Griggs 360 1973 Steve Williams 334 1972 Johnny Grimes 412 1971 Randy Hicks 361 1970 Vince Green 451 1969 Vince Green 747 600 334 DEFENSIVE LEADERS 576 Year Player 263 2008 Boris Lee 536 2007 Boris Lee 404 2006 Brannon Condren 98 2005 Bernard Davis 151 2004 Bernard Davis 315 2003 Derrick Ansley 133 2002 Naazir Yamini 293 2001 Corey Sears 393 2000 Naazir Yamini 531 1999 Anthony Rabb 307 1998 Anthony Rabb 309 1997 Anthony Rabb 132 1996 Willie Smith 451 1995 Pratt Lyons 200 1994 Duwan Walker 417 1993 Cedrick Brooks 207 1992 Cedrick Brooks 1991 Charles Bush 1990 Michael Herbert 1989 Michael Herbert Points 1988 Gerrick Pimienta 108 1987 Gerrick Pimienta 96 1986 Gerrick Pimienta 68 1985 Robert Bradley 52 1984 Robert Bradley 68 1983 Robert Bradley 54 1982 Gabriel Thomas 54 1981 Steve Reese 78 1980 Steve Stringfellow 88 1979 Steve Stringfellow 86 1978 Tim Tucker 64 1977 Rick Maxey 48 1976 Charles Pickett 102 145 282 269 168
85 90 84 65 56 52 17 18 105 66 52 87 54 49 38 44 44 28 44 60 42 36 36 68 44 60 34 60 54
1975 1974 1973 1972 1971
Rick Maxey Charles Pickett Wade Brantley Greg Wright
Tackles 126 82 98 87 108 94 118 111 129 172 102 115 104 88 78 97 73 128 96 95 110 198 131 149 135 141 108 87 113 108 118 93 107
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119 111 N/A 127 104
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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Year Player 2008 Jorrick Calvin 2007 Leodis McKelvin 2006 Leodis McKelvin 2005 Leodis McKelvin 2004 Adrian Ghent 2003 Toris Rutledge 2002 Heyward Skipper 2001 Demontray Carter 2000 Jonathan Carter 1999 Mareno Philyaw 1998 Mareno Philyaw 1997 Andy Swafford 1996 Andy Swafford 1995 Arrid Gregory 1994 Arrid Gregory 1993 Robert Kilow 1992 WIlliam Covington 1991 William Covington 1990 Michael Ransaw 1989 Derrick Moore 1988 Titus Dixon 1987 Titus Dixon 1986 Titus Dixon 1985 Jimmie Haywood 1984 Jimmie Haywood 1983 Carl Smith 1982 Carl Smith 1981 Carl Smith 1980 Tony Brown 1979 Virgil Seay 1978 Virgil Seay 1977 Sullivan Walker 1976 Perry Griggs 1975 Perry Griggs 1974 Perry Griggs 1973 Johnny Grimes 1972 Johnny Grimes 1971 Terry Peebles 1970 Jack Smith 1969 Jack Smith 1968 Danny Grant 1967 Danny Grant
15 20 30 13
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
ALL-TIME RESULTS
Virgil P. McKinley 1909 l 1-0-2
The father of Troy athletics, Virgil P. McKinley raised the necessary funds to field the first football team. A professor at the Troy Normal School, McKinley’s squad was comprised of just 11 members. A graduate of the University of Alabama, McKinley never received a football letter. In his only season as head coach, McKinley guided the “Teachers” to a 1-0-2 record.
1909 (1-0-2)
Date Opponent W/L N5 @Union Springs T N20 Edgar School W N25 Union Springs T
No Photo Available
Rec 0-0-1 1-0-1 1-0-2
Dan Herren 1910 l 1-1-2
Dan Herren coached only one season at Troy Normal School, leading the “Teachers” to a 1-1-2 record. Herren was not only the coach, but the starting left halfback. He led the team to two scoreless ties and a win over the Montgomery O.P.X.
1910 (1-1-2)
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Sc D/N Att 0-0 6-0 0-0
Date Opponent W/L O21 Wetumpka T O24 @Sidney Lanier L O29 MGM OPX T N24 MGM OPX W
Sc D/N Att 0-0 0-11 0-0 11-5
Rec 0-0-1 0-1-1 0-1-2 1-1-2
George Penton 1911-12 l 7-1-1
The second of the school’s “player-coaches,” George Penton managed the team for two seasons. Penton led Troy to its only perfect season in 1912, winning all three games. Against Highland Park on N3, 1911, Penton put himself in the game. “With the putting in of the Troy coach at fullback in the last quarter, the stubborn defense put up by Highland Park began to weaken and three touchdowns were made,” according to the game report in the Montgomery Advertiser. He is the all-time winningest coach by percentage at Troy.
1911 (4-1-1)
Date Opponent 021 Columbus 027 @Wetumpka N3 Highland Park N18 Sidney Lanier N24 Wetumpka N30 MGM OPX
1912 (3-0-0) Date Opponent N2 @Dothan N8 Wetumpka N23 Ozark
W/L W L W T W W
Sc D/N Att 16-5 0-10 17-0 5-5 5-0 6-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-1 3-1-1 4-1-1
J.W. Campbell 1921-23 l 12-13-1
J.W. Campbell brought football back to the Troy campus after an eight-year hiatus. Campbell’s first season was far from a success due to the “limited numbers and raw material out of which he had to make his team.” Campbell’s vision was to build through his first season in hopes of developing “a powerful football machine before which it will take a powerful team to stand.”
1921 (1-7-0)
Date Opponent W/L S23 @Luverne L S29 Enterprise L O7 @Ramer L O14 Luverne L O21 Repton W O28 @Sidney Lanier L N4 @Dothan L N24 Ramer L
1922 (6-4-1)
Date Opponent W/L S22 Clio W S29 @Luverne W O6 Andalusia L O14 @Sidney Lanier L O20 @Enterprise L O27 Luverne W N3 @Dothan T N11 Headland W N17 @Marbury L N24 Florala W N30 Eufaula W
1923 (5-2-0)
Date Opponent S28 @Troy O5 @Greenville O12 @Andalusia O26 @Auburn Res. N2 Wetumpka N9 @Florala N23 Newton
Sc D/N Att 25-0 12-7 24-3
No Records, 1913-1920
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0
W/L W W L L W W W
Sc D/N Att 0-30 0-33 0-65 0-34 12-6 0-62 0-41 7-13
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 1-4-0 1-5-0 1-6-0 1-7-0
Sc D/N Att 56-0 20-0 0-7 0-21 0-38 31-0 6-6 33-7 0-13 6-0 25-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 3-3-1 4-3-1 4-4-1 5-4-1 6-4-1
Sc D/N Att 44-0 13-6 0-7 0-35 12-7 6-0 21-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0
Ross V. “Flivver” Ford 1924 l 2-1-4
A three-year letterwinner at Auburn, Ross V. “Flivver” Ford became the fifth head coach in Troy’s history, coaching for just one season. Ford led the “Teachers” to a 2-0-4 record into their season finale against archrival Jacksonville State in the first game against the sister school to be played in Troy. Jacksonville State won the game, 14-9, in front of thousands, according to one newspaper account. The game proved to be a building block of the rivalry and Troy football.
1924 (2-1-4)
W/L W W W
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Date Opponent W/L O3 Howard Reserv. T O10 @Dothan T O24 Bham-South T O31 @Marion T N7 @Wetumpka W N14 Newton W N27 Jacksonville St L
Sc D/N Att 0-0 0-0 6-6 0-0 7-0 37-0 9-14
Rec 0-0-1 0-0-2 0-0-3 0-0-4 1-0-4 2-0-4 2-1-4
No Photo Available 1925 (5-3-0) Date Opponent O2 Ramer O9 Palmer O16 @Elba O23 Ozark O30 Troy N4 Clio N11 Clanton N26 @Marion
1926 (7-1-1)
Date Opponent O1 @Luverne O8 Hartford O14 @Red Level O22 @Newton O29 Luverne N5 Howard Frosh N11 @Palmer N19 @Elba N25 Palmer
Otis Bynum 1925-26 l 12-4-1
Otis Bynum becomes the sixth head coach in Troy’s history and won 12 games in just two seasons at the helm.
W/L L W W W W W L L
Sc D/N Att 12-14 3-0 13-6 25-0 14-0 6-0 3-14 0-86
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 5-2-0 5-3-0
W/L W W T W W L W W W
Sc D/N Att 16-0 32-0 0-0 6-0 25-6 2-6 12-9 40-0 14-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-1 3-0-1 4-0-1 4-1-1 5-1-1 6-1-1 7-1-1
Gladwin Gaumer 1927-28 l 7-7-0
Gladwin Gaumer was the seventh head coach in Troy’s history but stayed for just two seasons. His 5-3 record in 1927 was the school’s sixth straight winning season, a streak that was snapped during his second season,
1928.
1927 (5-3-0)
Date Opponent W/L O8 @Howard Frosh L O15 vs Marion L O21 Bethleham W Jacksonville St L N4 Hartford W N11 Palmer W N18 Maxwell Field W Palmer W
1928 (2-4-0)
Date Opponent W/L O6 @Maxwell Field W O13 Palmer W O26 Howard Frosh L N2 Nighthawks L Jacksonville St L N23 Marion L
Sc D/N Att 0-6 0-34 19-0 12-26 57-0 27-0 68-0 12-0
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 5-3-0
Sc D/N Att 13-0 7-0 0-25 0-6 0-20 0-97
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 2-4-0
No Team, 1929 No Coach 1930 l 1-2-0
The 1930 season marked the only period in Troy’s history in which there was not a head coach. The team played just three games that season, with its lone win coming against Maxwell Field Air Force
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Base.
1930 (1-2-0)
Date Opponent O11 Maxwell Field N26 @Marion Alumni Field
W/L W L L
Sc D/N Att 7-6 0-26 0-6
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0
Albert Elmore 1931-37 l 33-25-4
Albert Elmore became the eighth head coach in Troy history and made a lasting mark on the program that exists to this day. Elmore came to Troy after starring for the University of Alabama for two seasons. As the new head coach, he is credited with giving Troy its first official nickname, the Red Wave, a variation of his beloved Crimson Tide.
1931 (6-3-0)
Date Opponent W/L S25 vs Norman L O3 @Jax State W O10 @Abraham-Bald L O16 Palmer W O24 Ft. Benning W East Mississippi W N11 Auburn Frish W Bob Jones W N26 Marion L
1932 (5-3-2)
Date Opponent W/L S23 Southern Union W S30 @Middle GA L O8 @Abraham-Bald L O14 Norman T O21 @Marion T O28 Howard W N5 @E. Mississippi W N11 Jacksonville St W N18 Auburn Frosh W Georgia State L
1933 (5-1-0)
1934 (7-2-0)
Date Opponent W/L S22 @Spring Hill L S28 Ga. Southern W O6 @South Georgia W O12 Pensacola Navy W O19 vs Middle GA W O26 Jacksonville St W N9 Bham-South. W N24 Marion W N29 Tampa L
1935 (5-5-0)
Date Opponent W/L @Spring Hill L O4 Brewton-Parker W O12 Southern Miss W O18 Middle GA W O26 @GA Southern W N1 Oglethorpe L
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 6-2-0 6-3-0
Sc D/N Att 62-0 6-7 0-19 13-13 0-0 15-6 9-7 20-0 6-0 0-17
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-2-1 1-2-2 2-2-2 3-2-2 4-2-2 5-2-2 5-3-2
Sc D/N Att 24-0 0-19 6-0 19-0 18-7 26-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0
Sc D/N Att 0-8 19-12 7-6 35-12 14-0 32-0 20-0 40-6 2-6
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 7-2-0
Sc D/N Att 0-12 43-7 14-13 44-6 28-26 7-12
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 4-2-0
@Samford @Mercer @Tampa Cumberland
L L l W
Date Opponent W/L S18 @Spring Hill L O2 GA Southern W O9 @Middle Tenn L O17 @Oglethorpe L O23 Pensacola Navy W O30 Newberry W N6 @Southern MS L
Date Opponent S24 @South GA O1 Middle TN O8 Marion O15 @GA Southern O22 @Delta State O29 @Southern MS N5 @Newberry N13 @Pens. Navy N19 @Memphis N25 Cumberland D3 vs SW Miss.
No Photo Available
4-3-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 5-5-0
Sc D/N Att 0-13 14-0 0-19 6-30 12-0 7-6 0-62
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 3-4-0
Date Opponent S19 @Tampa S26 @Delta State O10 @Oglethorpe O17 GA Southern O25 Marion N8 Livingston St N15 @Memphis N20 St. Bernard N28 vs Oglethorpe
W/L T L L W L L L L W T L
Sc D/N Att 0-0 0-13 6-13 12-6 0-6 0-53 6-19 0-38 12-6 0-0 7-13
Rec 0-0-1 0-1-1 0-2-1 1-2-1 1-3-1 1-4-1 1-5-1 1-6-1 2-6-1 2-6-2 2-7-2
1942 (4-3-0, 2-0 AIC)
Albert Choate 1938-46 l 25-26-0
Albert Choate became the ninth head coach in Troy’s history and is one of six coaches to stay at Troy for six years or more. Choate had just three losing seasons, his last coming in 1946, the last year of World War II. He posted back-to-back winning seasons in 1941 and 1942, the last two seasons before the war.
1938 (4-4-1, 2-0-1 AIC) Date Opponent W/L S26 South GA W S30 vs Southern MS L O14 @GA Southern W O22 @Delta State L O28 Marion W N5 @Memphis L N11 @Jax State T N27 @TN Wesleyan L Livingston St W
Sc D/N Att 27-0 0-19 7-0 0-6 19-0 6-20 6-6 6-32 14-6
1939 (7-4-0, 4-0 AIC) Date Opponent S22 Livingston St S29 @Southern MS O6 @Spring Hill O13 @Delta State O19 GA Southern O26 @Marion N3 @Memphis N11 Jacksonville St N17 @Middle Tenn N30 Livingston St Fort Benning
W/L W L L W W W L W L W W
Sc D/N Att 13-0 6-13 0-13 14-0 7-6 13-6 7-13 27-0 7-14 7-0 20-6
1940 (2-7-0, 1-2 AIC) Date Opponent S27 @Southern MS O4 @Spring Hill O12 Oglethorpe O19 @GA Southern O25 Marion N1 vs Memphis
N8 Jacksonville St L N15 vs Livingston St L N22 vs Snead L
0-7 0-6 6-7
1941 (5-4-0, 3-0 AIC)
1936 (3-4-0)
1937 (2-7-2)
0-52 7-21 7-9 20-13
W/L L L L W W L
Sc D/N Att 0-25 0-20 7-30 14-0 13-6 7-31
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 3-3-1 3-4-1 4-4-1
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 5-4-0 6-4-0 7-4-0
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 2-4-0
Date Opponent O3 @Middle Tenn O9 Brockley Field O17 @Tampa O24 @Fort Benning N6 @Marion N13 Marion SE Louisiana
W/L L L W W W W L W L
W/L L W L W W W L
Sc D/N Att 0-26 D 0-25 3-0 25-0 19-0 41-14 0-32 14-7 0-21
Sc D/N Att 0-20 50-0 0-27 20-6 19-7 33-21 7-45
2-5-0 2-6-0 2-7-0
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 5-4-0
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 5-3-0
No Team, 1943-1945 (WWII) No Coach Listed 1946 l 3-4-0 1946 (3-4-0, 3-1 AIC) Date Opponent W/L O4 @Marion W O10 @Stetson L O18 vs Jax State W O26 Livingston St L N2 St. Bernard W N8 @SW Louisiana L N15 @Middle Tenn L
Sc D/N Att 13-0 12-15 12-0 0-13 20-13 0-64 0-12
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 3-4-0
163
Fred “Buddy” McCollum 1947-50 l 20-18-3
Fred “Buddy” McCollum came to Troy in 1947 after a successful stint as head coach at Livingston State (Now West Alabama). In 1949, McCollum led the “Red Wave” to its first postseason appearance in the Paper Bowl, where Troy fell to Jacksonville State. McCollum left in 1950 to become Director of Athletics for the city of Savannah, Ga.
1947 (5-4-1, 2-1-1 AIC) Date Opponent Union (TN) S27 Fort Benning O4 Marion O9 @Austin Peay O18 Jacksonville St O25 @Livingston St N1 St. Bernard N8 vs West GA @Middle Tenn N27 @Florida St
W/L L W W W L W T L L W
Sc D/N Att 7-13 45-0 40-0 13-7 0-14 12-7 0-0 13-21 17-41 36-6
1948 (6-5-0, 3-2 AIC) Date Opponent W/L S18 Union (TN) W S25 @SW Louisiana L O1 @Marion W
Sc D/N Att 15-6 19-26 19-6
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Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-2-1 4-3-1 4-4-1 5-4-1
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0
ALL-TIME RESULTS
Date Opponent W/L O6 South Georgia W O20 Middle Georgia L O30 Pensacola Navy W N3 East Mississippi W N15 @Jax State W N17 Marion W
Sc D/N Att 0-19 24-6 0-28 43-6 20-7 18-7 12-6 13-0 6-8
N8 N15 N22 N28
ALL-TIME RESULTS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
164
O9 O14 O23 O30 N6 N13 N27 D18
Austin Peay @Jax State Livingston St St. Bernard @West GA vs Alabama ‘B’ Florida State vs Jax State
L L W W W W L L
7-18 13-25 14-0 32-0 33-7 6-0 13-20 0-19
1949 (6-3-1, 2-0-1 AIC) Date Opponent W/L S17 @union (TN) W S24 @SW Louisiana L O1 Pensacola Navy L O8 @Stetson W O15 Jacksonville St W O22 vs Austin Peay W O29 Florence State W N12 Samford W N19 @Livingston St T N26 @Florida State L
Sc D/N Att 33-6 25-48 6-12 10-0 27-6 6-0 19-6 27-0 7-7 0-20
1950 (3-6-1, 1-1-1 AIC) Date Opponent W/L S16 SE Louisiana L S23 @Stetson L S30 Florida State L O7 @SW Louisiana L O14 @Jax State L O21 @Arkansas St L O28 @Florence St W N4 Chipola W N11 vs Samford W N18 vs Livingston St T
Sc D/N Att 7-18 12-24 7-26 14-40 0-9 0-27 19-0 42-0 21-6 0-0
2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 6-3-0 6-4-0 6-5-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 6-2-0 6-2-1 6-3-1
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 0-6-0 1-6-0 2-6-0 3-6-0 3-6-1
Jim Grantham became the 11th head coach in Troy history after taking over for McCollum. He played two seasons at Alabama, earning a letter in 1941. He served in World War II, came back to Alabama and graduated in 1945. His first season as a coach, he went undefeated, winning all 10 games on his schedule at Aliceville High School.
Date Opponent S29 @Florida State O6 SW Louisiana O13 Jacksonville St O20 Arkansas State O27 Florence State N2 @SE Louisiana N10 @Austin Peay N17 Livingston St N22 Miami Air Base
W/L L L L L L L W L W
Sc D/N Att 0-40 7-44 7-13 0-39 6-31 0-71 20-13 7-13 33-13
1952 (4-6-0, 2-1 AIC) Date Opponent W/L S20 vs Tampa L S27 vs Samford W O4 @SW Louisiana L O11 @Middle Tenn L O18 @Jax State W O25 @Florence St L N1 West Georgia W N8 Austin Peay L N15 Livingston St W N22 @Stetson L
Sc D/N Att 0-7 25-16 14-54 7-33 19-6 6-29 44-7 7-26 25-13 14-32
1953 (3-5-0, 1-2 AIC) Date Opponent S18 vs Tampa
W/L Sc D/N Att L 7-21
vs Livingston St W Middle Tenn L Jacksonville St W vs Samford W Florence State L @Newberry L @Delta State L
7-0 0-6 13-7 31-7 6-26 0-13 2-6
1954 (2-5-1, 1-2 AIC)
Jim Grantham 1951-54 l 11-23-1
1951 (2-7-0, 0-3 AIC)
O3 O10 O17 O31 N7 N14 N21
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Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 0-6-0 1-6-0 1-7-0 2-7-0
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 3-5-0 4-5-0 4-6-0
Rec 0-1-0
Date Opponent S18 Livingston St S25 @South GA O2 @Stetson O9 Delta State O16 @Jax State O22 @Tampa N6 @Florence St N13 Newberry
W/L W W L L L L L T
Sc D/N Att 26-6 19-0 14-18 12-26 7-38 0-26 6-28 14-14
1-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 3-5-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 2-5-0 2-5-1
Dr. William Clipson 1955-65 l 26-68-0
Dr. William Clipson is the first alumnus of the school to come back to his alma mater as head coach. Clipson, a 1943 graduate, first gained notoriety in the Troy area as the head coach at Troy High School. He came back to Troy as head football coach after a three-year stint as head basketball coach at Florida Southern. In 11 years, Clipson had just one winning season, in 1964, when he led the “Red Wave” to a 6-3 record.
1955 (2-6-0, 1-2 AIC) Date Opponent W/L S24 vs Livingston St W O1 @Tampa L O7 @Stetson L O15 Jacksonville St L O22 South Georgia W O29 William Carey L N5 Florence State L N12 @Delta State L
Sc D/N Att 25-6 0-38 0-7 0-12 26-7 0-33 7-30 7-28
1956 (3-5-0, 1-2 AIC) Date Opponent S22 Livingston St S29 @Tampa O6 Delta State O13 @Jax State O20 South Georgia O27 Austin Peay N5 @Florence St N12 @Carson-New.
W/L W L L L W W L L
Sc D/N Att 21-6 19-32 0-19 14-27 13-2 14-13 6-27 20-21
1957 (2-6-0, 1-2 AIC) Date Opponent S20 @Livingston St S28 @Tampa O5 @Delta State O12 Jacksonville St O19 @Newberry O26 @Austin Peay N2 Florence State N9 Carson-New.
W/L W L L L L L L W
Sc D/N Att 12-0 7-53 7-14 0-13 0-20 0-33 14-41 20-7
1958 (3-6-0, 1-2 AIC) Date Opponent S20 Livingston St S27 @Tampa O4 Delta State O11 @Jax State O18 Newberry O25 @Florence St
W/L W L W L L L
Sc D/N Att 22-6 6-39 16-0 7-20 14-28 14-20
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 2-5-0 2-6-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 3-5-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-5-0 1-6-0 2-6-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 2-4-0
N1 Austin Peay L N8 @Carson-New. L N15 vs Samford W
10-12 7-13 33-12
1959 (3-5-0, 1-2 AIC) Date Opponent S19 @Livingston St S26 @Tampa O10 Jacksonville St O17 @Newberry O24 Florence St O31 @Austin Peay N7 Carson-New. N14 @Samford
W/L W L L L L W W L
Sc D/N Att 7-6 15-35 12-35 6-33 14-34 13-7 21-0 10-20
2-5-0 2-6-0 3-6-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 3-5-0
1960 (1-8-0, 1-2 ACC) Date Opponent S24 LA College O1 Livingston St O8 @Jax State O15 Newberry O22 @Florence St O29 @Austin Peay N5 @Tampa N12 @UT-Martin N19 vs Samford
W/L L W L L L L L L L
Sc D/N Att Rec 0-27 0-1-0 27-6 1-1-0 6-27 1-2-0 6-34 1-3-0 0-38 1-4-0 7-13 1-5-0 6-22 1-6-0 16-21 1-7-0 14-48 1-8--0
1961 (1-8-0, 1-2 ACC) Date Opponent S23 @LA College S20 @Livingston St O7 Jacksonville St O14 @Delta State O21 Florence State O28 @Austin Peay N4 Tampa N11 UT-Martin N18 Samford
W/L L W L L L L L L L
Sc D/N Att 0-39 7-0 21-22 0-48 8-14 6-21 6-27 8-22 0-80
1962 (2-6-0, 1-2 ACC) Date Opponent S22 LA College S29 Livingston St O6 @Jax State O13 Delta State O20 @Florence St N3 @Tampa N10 @UT-Martin N17 Presbyterian
W/L L W L L L L L W
Sc D/N Att 6-28 38-14 14-21 0-30 6-27 6-30 6-27 13-0
1963 (2-7-0, 0-3 ACC) Date Opponent S21 @LA College S28 @Livingston St O5 Jacksonville St O12 @Delta State O19 Florence State O29 @MS College n2 Tampa N9 UT-Martin N16 @Presbyterian
W/L W L L L L L W L L
Sc D/N Att 15-14 0-3 8-15 13-47 7-8 0-6 7-0 0-7 14-24
1964 (6-3-0, 2-1 ACC) Date Opponent S19 @Samford S26 Livingston St O3 @Jax State O10 Delta State O17 MS College O24 @Florence St O31 Presbyterian N7 @UT-Martin N14 @LA College
W/L L W L W W W W L W
Sc D/N Att 13-33 8-0 0-38 12-0 21-19 21-7 9-7 9-12 10-7
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Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-5-0 1-6-0 1-7-0 1-8-0
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-5-0 1-6-0 2-6-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-5-0 2-5-0 2-6-0 2-7-0
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 5-3-0 6-3-0
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL 1965 (1-8-0, 0-3 ACC) Date Opponent S18 Samford S25 @Livingston St O2 Jacksonville St O9 @Delta State O16 @MS College O23 Florence St O30 @Presbyterian N7 UT-Martin N13 LA College
W/L L L L L L L L L W
Sc D/N Att 6-37 3-46 7-9 0-26 15-35 16-35 0-21 6-20 10-7
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 0-6-0 0-7-0 0-8-0 1-8-0
Billy Atkins 1966-71 l 44-16-2
A member of the 1957 national championship team at Auburn and an All-Pro performer for the Buffalo Bills, Billy Atkins came to Troy in 1966 to rebuild a Troy program that had suffered through 14 losing seasons in 15 years. Atkins, who also served as athletics director, took the program to new heights, winning the 1968 NAIA national championship, earning him NAIA Coach of the Year honors. He produced five All-America players and had 16 players named All-Conference in 1968. Atkins was inducted into the Alabama Sport Hall of Fame in 2005.
1966 (5-5-0, 1-2 ACC) Date Opponent W/L S10 Gordon Military W S17 @Samford L S24 Livingston St W O1 Arkansas St W O8 @Delta State W O15 @Jax State L O22 @Florence St L O29 N’western St L N5 @UT-Martin L N12 @LA College W
Sc D/N Att 48-7 N 13-14 N 37-28 N 41-7 N 20-16 N 6-27 N 34-35 D 7-14 N 7-30 D 10-7
1967 (8-2-0, 3-0 ACC)
Sc D/N Att 17-0 17-14 33-0 21-26 7-0 46-0 31-19 28-21 12-20 75-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 7-2-0 8-2-0
1968 (11-1-0, 3-0 ACC) Conference Champions NAIA National Champions
Date Opponent Score D/N Att Rec S14 @Samford W, 49-31 D - 1-0-0 S21 Gordon Military W, 47-7 N - 2-0-0 S28 vs Livingston W, 42-23 N - 3-0-0 O5 vs Sam Houston W, 37-19 N - 4-0-0 O12 Delta State W, 35-23 N - 5-0-0 O19 @Jax State W, 31-0 N - 6-0-0 O26 @Florence St W, 41-0 N - 7-0-0 N2 McNeese State W, 52-0 N - 8-0-0 N9 @UT-Martin L, 3-12 D - 8-1-0 N16 Concord W, 76-0 D - 9-1-0 D7 vs Williamette W, 63-10 D - 10-1-0 D14 vs Texas A&I W, 43-35 D 15000 11-1-0
1969 (8-1-1, 3-0 ACC) Date Opponent S13 vs Samford
Score D/N Att W, 35-7 N 10000
Rec 1-0-0
@Austin Peay T, 16-16 N @Livingston W, 30-14 N @Sam Houston W, 24-14 D @Delta State W, 42-7 N Jacksonville St W, 37-6 N Florence State W, 31-10 D @McNeese St L, 14-17 N UT-Martin W, 23-13 N @Chattanooga W, 31-6 N
5500 7500 7000 4000 7500 8600 10000 6000 5000
1-0-1 2-0-1 3-0-1 4-0-1 5-0-1 6-0-1 6-1-1 7-1-1 8-1-1
Date Opponent Score D/N Att S12 @Sam Houston T, 20-20 D 9000 S19 Austin Peay W, 28-0 N 5500 S26 vs Livingston W, 42-7 N 6000 O3 @SE Louisiana W, 21-12 N 7000 O10 Delta State W, 42-6 N 5500 O17 @Jax State L, 10-55 N 12000 O24 @Florence St W, 28-23 N 6000 O31 McNeese State L, 7-38 D 10000 N7 @UT-Martin L, 9-23 N 7900 N14 @NE Louisiana L, 10-14 N 3000 N21 Appalachian St W, 42-0 N -
Rec 0-0-1 1-0-1 2-0-1 3-0-1 4-0-1 4-1-1 5-1-1 5-2-1 5-3-1 5-4-1 6-4-1
1970 (6-4-1, 4-1 GSC)
1971 (6-3-0, 5-1 GSC)
Date Opponent Score D/N Att S18 @Austin Peay L, 0-34 N 4617 S25 @Livingston W, 21-20 N 8500 O2 SE Louisiana W, 31-6 N 5500 O9 @Delta State L, 14-20 N 5000 O16 Jacksonville St W, 42-28 N 8000 O23 Florence State W, 21-14 D 7000 O30 @McNeese St L, 7-17 N 14300 N6 UT-Martin W, 21-0 N 3000 N13 vs NE Louisiana W, 21-7 N 5500
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 6-3-0
Tom Jones 1972-73 l 11-7-2
Tom Jones, another coach with Auburn ties and the second alumnus to come back to Troy, was named head coach and athletics director in February 1972. Jones came to Troy after serving as the freshman coach at Auburn for five years. Before moving to Auburn, Jones was a successful high school coach in Montgomery, racking up a 93-12-5 record at Robert E. Lee High School. A 1948 graduate from Troy, he lettered in football and baseball for four years and later earned his master’s in mathematics from Auburn in 1951.
1972 (4-5-1, 2-3-1 GSC) Date Opponent S7 vs Elon S16 vs Austin Peay S23 @Livingston S30 Ouachita Bapt. O7 @SE Louisiana O14 Delta State O21 @Florence St O28 vs McNeese St N4 @UT-Martin N11 @Jax State
Score D/N Att W, 28-24 N - W, 27-0 N - L, 3-14 N - L, 0-14 N - L, 19-20 N - L, 17-22 D - W, 33-0 N - L, 7-13 N - W, 28-23 D - T, 14-14 N -
1973 (7-2-1, 6-1 GSC) Conference Champions
Date Opponent Score D/N Att S8 @NE Louisiana T, 15-15 N 8350 S13 @Livingston W, 7-6 N 8000 S22 Nicholls State W, 42-7 N 6500 S29 @Ouachita Bap. W, 17-7 D 600 O6 SE Louisiana W, 24-0 N 7000 O13 @Delta State W, 17-10 N 3750
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 3-5-0 4-5-0 4-5-1
Rec 0-0-1 1-0-1 2-0-1 3-0-1 4-0-1 5-0-1
O20 O27 N3 N10
Florence State @McNeese St UT-Martin Jacksonville St
W, 36-7 L, 6-21 W, 30-0 L, 14-38
D N N N
8300 12000 5000 8100
6-0-1 6-1-1 7-1-1 7-2-1
Byrd Whigham 1974-75 l 12-8-0
Two months before the 1974 season began, Byrd Whigham was named head coach after the departure of Tom Jones. Whigham came to Troy after stints as a high school coach in Florida and as an assistant coach at Auburn and Georgia. Prior to Troy, Whigham held a 92-12-2 record as a high school coach in Florida. In 1967, he joined the coaching staff at Auburn, where he coordinated recruiting for the Tigers. He later left for Georgia, where he served as head freshman coach for three seasons, holding a 104-1 record.
1974 (6-4-0, 4-4 GSC)
Date Opponent Score D/N Att S7 vs NW LA W, 28-6 N 7500 S13 NE Louisiana W, 30-19 N 7000 S21 @Alabama St W, 28-14 N 15000 S28 @Nicholls State W, 26-0 N 8500 O5 Livingston L, 33-36 N 7500 O12 @SE Louisiana L, 25-35 N 9000 O19 Delta State L, 9-21 D 9000 O26 @N. Alabama W, 36-29 D 8300 N9 @UT-Martin W, 47-35 D 7000 N16 @Jax State L, 12-23 N 8500
1975 (6-4-0, 5-3 GSC) Date Opponent S13 vs Abilene Chr. S20 @Alabama St S27 Nicholls State O4 @Livingston O11 SE Louisiana O18 @Delta State O25 North Alabama N1 @N’western St N8 UT-Martin N15 Jacksonville St
Score D/N Att L, 7-34 N 8400 W, 13-10 N 12000 L, 13-17 N 5000 W, 17-14 N 5000 W, 26-7 N 3000 L, 25-31 N 6200 L, 26-49 D 9000 W, 24-0 N 700 W, 17-0 N 2000 W, 26-10 N 7000
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 6-3-0 6-4-0
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 6-4-0
Charlie Bradshaw 1976-82 l 40-27-2
A former letterwinner at Kentucky under legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant and a former head coach at Kentucky, Charlie Bradshaw was named the 16th head coach at Troy in December 1975. Bradshaw starred at Kentucky and went on to join Bryant’s staff in 1954 after coaching Bart Starr through his high school career at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, Ala. Bradshaw stayed at Kentucky until 1958, when Bryant became the head coach at Alabama. He coached with Bryant until 1961, when he returned to Kentucky as its head coach. He coached seven seasons at Kentucky, holding a 25-41-4 record. He resigned in 1969 to accept a position at Texas A&M, where he spent the next two seasons. He left coaching to enter private business before coming to Troy and led the Trojans to five straight winning seasons in his first five years, the only coach in school history to accomplish that feat.
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ALL-TIME RESULTS
Date Opponent W/L S9 @Gordon Mil. W S16 Samford W S23 vs Livingston St W S30 @Conway State L O7 @Delta State W O14 Jacksonville St W O21 Florence State W O28 @N’western St W N4 UT-Martin L N11 LA College W
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 5-5-0
S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N16
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
ALL-TIME RESULTS
1976 (8-1-1, 6-1 GSC) Conference Champions
Date Opponent Score D/N Att S4 vs Angelo State W, 38-9 N 6000 S11 @W. Kentucky T, 10-10 D 16750 S18 @Alabama St W, 17-16 N 13500 S25 @Nicholls St W, 14-9 N 11500 O2 Livingston W, 17-9 N 8600 O9 @SE Louisiana L, 7-21 N 8300 O16 Delta State W, 29-20 N 6000 O23 @N. Alabama W, 17-3 N 3500 N6 MS College W, 38-6 D 10000 N13 @Jax State W, 19-16 N 10300
1977 (6-4-0, 4-3 GSC) Date Opponent S3 vs Sou. Miss S17 @UNLV S24 Nicholls State O1 @Livingston O8 SE Louisiana O15 @Delta State O22 N. Alabama O29 @N. Michigan N5 @MS College N12 Jacksonville St
Score D/N Att L, 19-42 N 12000 L, 28-35 D 13424 W, 23-6 N 6500 W, 10-0 N 4000 W, 17-15 N 7000 W, 10-7 N 2000 W, 34-27 D 9000 W, 49-28 D 11020 L, 15-17 N 5781 L, 9-17 N 10000
1978 (7-2, 5-2 GSC)
166
Date Opponent S16 E. Kentucky S23 @Nicholls St S30 Livingston O7 @SE Louisiana O14 Delta State O21 @N. Alabama O28 Tenn Tech N4 MS College N11 @Jax State
Score D/N Att W, 16-10 N 7000 W, 16-6 N 7325 W, 38-7 N 7100 L, 7-45 N 7500 W, 21-6 N 5250 W, 17-0 N 8000 W, 45-0 N 6850 W, 27-16 D 9000 L, 21-42 N 11500
1979 (6-3-1, 4-1 GSC) Date Opponent S8 Texas A&I S15 @E. Kentucky S22 Nicholls State S29 @Livingston O6 SE Louisiana O13 @Delta State O20 N. Alabama O27 @Tenn Tech N3 @MS College N10 Jacksonville St
Score D/N Att L, 6-7 N 8500 L, 0-15 D 15200 W, 35-15 N - W, 64-0 N - W, 24-0 N 6500 W, 28-0 D - W, 27-14 D 10236 T, 17-17 D 2500 L, 21-38 N 5175 W, 12-10 N -
1980 (8-2-0, 4-2 GSC) Date Opponent S13 @Texas A&I S20 UT-Martin S27 @Nicholls St O4 MS College O11 @SE Louisiana O18 Delta State O25 @N. Alabama N1 Tenn Tech N8 vs Livingston N15 @Jax State
Score D/N Att W, 14-7 N 8200 W, 30-0 N 7200 W, 25-15 N 6800 W, 30-0 N 6500 W, 21-10 N 9300 W, 35-7 N 4000 L, 22-31 N 11000 W, 52-3 D 8100 W, 37-20 N 6000 L, 8-13 N 13000
1981 (3-7-0, 1-5 GSC)
Date Opponent Score D/N Att S12 @UT-Martin L, 7-19 D - S19 vs Albany State W, 43-0 N - S26 Nicholls State W, 26-23 N - O3 @MS College L, 13-19 N - O12 SE Louisiana L, 21-22 N - O17 @Delta State W, 7-0 N - O24 N. Alabama L, 13-24 D - O31 @Tenn Tech L, 28-37 D - N7 @Livingston L, 0-17 N -
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
N14 Jacksonville St L, 24-31 N Rec 1-0-0 1-0-1 2-0-1 3-0-1 4-0-1 4-1-1 5-1-1 6-1-1 7-1-1 8-1-1
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 6-2-0 6-3-0 6-4-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 7-2-0
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 5-2-1 5-3-1 6-3-1
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 8-1-0 8-2-0
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 3-5-0 3-6-0
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1982 (2-8-0, 2-5 GSC)
Date Opponent Score D/N Att S11 @Chattanooga L, 20-24 N - S18 @Valdosta St L, 21-24 N - S25 @Nicholls State L, 3-10 N - O2 MS College L, 7-31 N - O9 @SE Louisiana L, 7-21 N - O16 Delta State L, 10-13 D - O23 @N. Alabama L, 6-38 N - O30 UT-Martin W, 54-10 D - N6 Livingston W, 45-0 N - N13 @Jax State L, 14-49 N -
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 0-6-0 0-7-0 1-7-0 2-7-0 2-8-0
Chan Gailey 1983-84 l 19-5-0
Chan Gailey, now Georgia Tech’s head coach, began his coaching career as the defensive backfield coach at Troy in 1976. He left Troy in 1978 to join the Air Force Academy as defensive backfield coach. He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1981. In his two seasons at Troy, Gailey led the Trojans to 19 wins, including the 1984 Division II national championship. Gailey left Troy following the national title for jobs in the NFL that would eventually lead to him becoming head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. That was preceded by stints as the head coach of the Birmingham Fire of the World League and a one-year stint as head coach at Samford University.
1983 (7-4-0, 4-3 GSC) Date Opponent S3 vs Tuskegee S10 Nicholls State S17 Valdosta State S24 @GA Southern O1 @MS College O8 SE Louisiana O15 @Delta State O22 North Alabama O29 @UT-Martin N5 @Livingston N12 Jacksonville St
Score D/N Att W, 33-6 D - W, 33-25 N - W, 13-12 N - W, 28-27 N - L, 0-17 N - L, 15-34 N - W, 26-21 D - L, 21-42 D - L, 14-17 D - W, 35-22 N - W, 45-3 D -
1984 (12-1-0, 6-1 GSC) DII National Champions Conference Champions Date Opponent S8 Nicholls State S15 @Florida A&M S22 Livingston S29 @West Georgia O6 vs Valdosta St I13 @MS College O20 Delta State O27 @N. Alabama N3 UT-Martin N10 @Jax State N24 Central State D1 Towson State D8 vs N Dakota St
Score D/N Att W, 26-7 N - W, 17-3 N - W, 35-26 N - W, 41-10 N - W, 27-12 N - W, 14-7 D - W, 35-20 N - L, 10-13 N - W, 31-7 D - W, 42-39 N - W, 31-21 D - W, 45-3 D - W, 18-17 D -
Rick Rhoades 1985-87 l 28-7-1
3-7-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 5-3-0 5-4-0 6-4-0 7-4-0
Rick Rhoades, now Delta State’s head coach, became the 18th head coach in Troy’s history after taking over for Chan Gailey. Rhoades served as defensive coordinator under Gailey and as offensive line coach at Troy in 1978 and 1979. Between his stints at Troy, Rhoades was offensive coordinator at North Alabama. Rhoades picked up where Gailey left off, leading the Trojans to 27 wins in three seasons and the 1987 Division II national championship. Rhoades left after the national title to become head coach at Southern Illinois, Nicholls State and several Alabama high schools before joining the Birmingham Thunderbolts of the XFL as offensive line coach.
1985 (6-4-0, 5-2 GSC) Date Opponent S14 @Nicholls St S21 Ga. Southern S28 @Livingston O5 West Georgia O12 @Valdosta St O19 vs MS College O26 @Delta State N2 North Alabama N9 @UT-Martin N16 Jacksonville St
Score D/N Att L, 22-40 N - L, 10-17 N - W, 38-7 N - W, 42-0 D - W, 10-3 N - L, 21-45 D - W, 31-7 D - L, 7-9 N - W, 44-19 D - W, 31-14 N -
1986 (10-2-0, 7-0 GSC) Conference Champions Date Opponent S6 @W Texas St S13 Nicholls State S27 Livingston O4 @West GA O11 Valdosta State O18 @MS College O25 Delta State N1 @N. Alabama N8 UT-Martin N15 @Jax State N29 Virginia Union D6 @S. Dakota
Score D/N Att W, 38-32 N - L, 25-26 N - W, 28-6 N - W, 34-21 N - W, 45-10 N - W, 10-0 N - W, 31-13 N - W, 38-9 N - W, 50-30 D - W, 45-43 N - W, 31-7 - - L, 28-42 - -
1987 (12-1-1, 7-0 GSC) DII National Champions Conference Champions Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0 7-0-0 7-1-0 8-1-0 9-1-0 10-1-0 11-1-0 12-1-0
Date Opponent S5 @SE Missouri S12 @Nicholls St S19 W Texas State S26 @Livingston O3 West Georgia O10 @Valdosta St O17 MS College O24 @Delta State O31 North Alabama N7 @UT-Martin N14 Jacksonville St N21 Winston-Salem N28 @Central Fla. D5 vs Portland St
Score D/N Att L, 17-18 - - T, 17-17 - - W, 45-0 - - W, 24-17 - - W, 44-6 - - W, 44-7 - - W, 48-21 - - W, 38-6 - - W, 38-3 - - W, 31-21 - - W, 14-9 - 8000 W, 45-14 D - W, 31-10 - - W, 31-17 - -
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Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 6-4-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 8-1-0 9-1-0 10-1-0 10-2-0
Rec 0-1-0 0-1-1 1-1-1 2-1-1 3-1-1 4-1-1 5-1-1 6-1-1 7-1-1 8-1-1 9-1-1 10-1-1 11-1-1 12-1-1
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Robert Maddox 1988-90 l 13-17-0
Robert Maddox, a former star for Troy University in 1975 and 1976, and a 1977 Troy graduate, was named the 19th head coach in school history after Rick Rhoades resigned. Maddox served as defensive coordinator under Rhoades and was an assistant at Troy for nine seasons before taking the reins of the program. In his three seasons as head coach, Maddox’s best season was his last, when he finished 5-5 in 1990. He resigned as head coach following the final game of that season.
1988 (4-6-0, 3-5 GSC) Date Opponent S3 SE Missouri St S10 Livingston S17 @Central Fla. S24 @West GA O1 Valdosta State O8 @MS College O15 Delta State O22 @N. Alabama O29 UT-Martin N5 @Jax State
Score D/N Att W, 26-13 N - W, 28-14 N 3000 L, 18-26 N 31789 W, 38-3 D 2500 L, 16-21 N 3000 L, 12-18 N 4100 L, 21-24 N 7200 W, 30-7 N 2600 L, 23-27 D 10000 L, 3-31 D 15350
1989 (4-6-0, 3-5 GSC) Date Opponent S2 @Alabama St S9 @Livingston S16 Central Florida S23 West Georgia S30 @Valdosta St O7 Miss. College O14 @Delta State O21 North Alabama O28 @UT-Martin N4 Jacksonville St
Score D/N Att L, 13-16 D 12000 W, 24-17 D 4500 W, 20-6 N 8000 L, 14-28 N 6200 L, 14-20 D 5138 L, 7-45 N 7000 L, 28-38 D 4680 W, 23-16 D 11000 W, 14-6 D 2250 L, 3-38 N 8000
1990 (5-5-0, 5-3 GSC)
Score D/N Att L, 10-16 N 22462 W, 28-7 D 3000 W, 31-6 N 6400 L, 20-22 N 6750 L, 16-36 N 6110 W, 42-28 N 6500 L, 6-17 N 4900 W, 41-33 D 9000 L, 10-21 N 15500 W, 24-23 N 3000
Larry Blakeney 1991-present l 144-73-1
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 2-5-0 3-5-0 4-5-0 4-6-0
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 5-5-0
The winningest coach in Troy history, Larry Blakeney was named the 20th head coach in school history on Dec. 3, 1990. Blakeney continued the school’s strong ties to Auburn, having served as an assistant coach for the Tigers from 1977 until coming to Troy. As wide receivers coach and offensive play-caller for the Tigers, he helped lead Auburn to four SEC titles and coached in nine bowl games. A three-year letterwinner under Ralph “Shug” Jordan, Blakeney led the Trojans through their move from Division II to Division I-AA and then to Division I-A in 2001. He was responsible for bringing Troy back to national prominence, leading the Trojans to the I-AA semi-
finals twice. In Troy’s first season in Division I-A, Blakeney guided the Trojans to a 7-4 record and a win over Southeastern Conference foe Mississippi State.
1991 (5-6-0)
Date Opponent A31 @Central Fla. S14 West Georgia S21 Nicholls State S28 @Alabama St O5 @Valdosta St O12 Southern Ill. O19 @WKU O26 North Alabama N2 @Samford N9 @Arkansas St N16 @Ga. Southern
Score D/N Att L, 10-21 N 18586 W, 13-10 N 3500 L, 17-25 N 4750 L, 19-22 N 14300 W, 20-14 D 3378 W, 30-13 D 5500 W, 39-23 N 10980 W, 31-9 D 10500 L, 22-24 D 7131 L, 17-20 D 16015 L, 12-19 D 18590
Rec 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 5-4-0 5-5-0 5-6-0
1992 (10-1-0)
Date Opponent Score D/N Att Rec S5 @Southern Ill. W, 37-13 D 7000 1-0-0 S12 N’western State W, 38-19 N 7200 2-0-0 S19 @Central Fla. W, 20-16 N 7755 3-0-0 S26 Alabama State W, 31-14 N 15000 4-0-0 O3 Valdosta State W, 26-10 N 4000 5-0-0 O10 @Arkansas St W, 41-7 D 7500 6-0-0 O17 @Liberty L, 7-9 D 3000 6-1-0 O24 @N. Alabama W, 24-10 N 6117 7-1-0 N7 Samford W, 29-24 D 15000 8-1-0 N14 @Ga. Southern W, 21-0 D 15665 9-1-0 N21 @Nicholls St W, 21-0 N 2005 10-1-0
1993 (12-1-1) NCAA Division I-AA Semifinals Date Opponent Score D/N Att S6 @UAB W, 37-3 N 14207 S11 @N’western St W, 21-14 N 10300 S18 @Nicholls State W, 24-17 N 3817 S25 @Alabama St W, 38-3 N 19137 O2 Charleston Sou W, 56-0 D 7200 O9 Liberty W, 35-13 D 8700 O23 Central State T, 21-21 D 12100 O30 Central Florida W, 29-15 D 5100 N6 WKU W, 31-24 D 5100 N13 Alcorn State W, 63-21 D 10100 N20 @Samford W, 52-24 D 5064 N27 S.F. Austin W, 42-20 D 4500 D4 @McNeese St W, 35-28 D 20000 D12 @Marshall L, 21-24 D 14472
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0 6-0-1 7-0-1 8-0-1 9-0-1 10-0-1 11-0-1 12-0-1 12-1-1
1994 (8-4-0) NCAA Division I-AA First Round Date Opponent Score D/N Att S10 @Connecticut W, 31-21 N 14289 S17 @SW Louisiana W, 39-20 N 22616 S24 Alabama State W, 49-27 N 14218 O1 @N’western St L, 20-24 N 5225 O8 Nicholls State W, 35-14 N 8642 O15 Charleston Sou W, 55-20 D 13821 O22 @Central Fla. W, 39-38 D 27003 O29 @WKU W, 38-16 N 6400 N5 @Cincinnati L, 24-28 D 15996 N12 @Alcorn State L, 44-47 D 9600 N17 Samford W, 30-26 D 14329 N26 @JMU L, 26-45 D -
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 7-2-0 7-3-0 8-3-0 8-4-0
1995 (11-1-0) NCAA Division I-AA First Round Date Opponent Score D/N Att A31 E Tenn State W, 31-7 N 9321 S9 N’western St W, 34-17 N 6300 S16 @Nicholls State W, 17-3 N 4017 S23 @Alabama St W, 28-10 N 8000 S30 WKU W, 56-39 N 11600 O7 @NE Louisiana W, 20-10 N 19267
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0
O14 O21 O28 N11 N16 N25
@Charl. Sou. Jacksonville St UAB @Central Fla. @Samford Ga. Southern
W, 66-7 D W, 35-7 N W, 60-7 N W, 28-17 D W, 50-20 N L, 21-24 D
2131 7-0-0 15500 8-0-0 15100 9-0-0 12312 10-0-0 5512 11-0-0 6000 11-1-0
1996 (12-2-0, 5-1 SFL) Conference Champions NCAA Division I-AA Semifinals Date Opponent Score D/N Att A31 @Alcorn State W, 61-7 N - S7 @E. Kentucky W, 40-38 N 13300 S21 Nicholls State W, 37-7 N 12800 S28 @S.F. Austin L, 10-13 N 13486 O5 Alabama State W, 37-6 N 13000 O12 McNeese State W, 16-12 N - O19 SW Texas St W, 24-13 N 14000 O26 @Jax State W, 31-21 N 11500 N9 @N’western St W, 26-13 N - N16 @Sam Houston W, 35-14 D 5014 N21 Samford W, 50-10 N - N30 Florida A&M W, 29-25 N 10200 D7 Murray State W, 31-3 D - D14 @Montana L, 0-70 D -
1997 (5-6-0, 2-5 SFL)
Date Opponent Score D/N Att A30 vs Alcorn St W, 30-0 N - S6 E. Kentucky W, 21-12 D - S13 @Alabama St W, 20-13 N 10500 S20 @Nicholls St L, 20-22 N 4218 O2 @SW Texas St L, 17-31 N 8541 O11 Sam Houston W, 13-10 N - O18 S.F. Austin L, 13-20 N - O25 @Samford L, 14-25 D - N1 N’western State L, 13-14 D - N16 @McNeese St L, 7-10 N - N20 Jacksonville St W, 49-0 N 8900
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 8-1-0 9-1-0 10-1-0 11-1-0 12-1-0 12-2-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 4-6-0 5-6-0
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1998 (8-4-0, 5-2, SFL) NCAA Division I-AA First Round Date Opponent Score D/N Att S5 Alabama State W, 26-0 N 18845 S12 @Marshall L, 12-42 N 25652 S19 @Chattanooga W, 23-6 D 7618 S26 Samford W, 27-23 N 16574 O3 @Sam Houston W, 17-14 N 6754 O17 @S.F. Austin L, 14-21 D 12421 O22 SW Texas St W, 20-17 N 16780 O31 @N’western St W, 14-13 D 10362 N7 Nicholls State W, 31-10 D 16631 N14 McNeese State L, 3-23 D 16125 N21 @Jax State W, 31-7 D 14987 N28 @Florida A&M L, 17-27 16509
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 6-2-0 7-2-0 7-3-0 8-3-0 8-4-0
1999 (11-2-0, 6-1 SFL) Conference Champions NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinals
Date Opponent Score D/N Att Rec S11 @Cincinnati W, 31-24 N 16091 1-0-0 S18 @Alabama St W, 27-20 N 18107 2-0-0 S25 South Florida W, 41-24 N 17311 3-0-0 O2 @Middle Tenn W, 48-31 N 17137 4-0-0 O9 N’western St W, 24-21 N 17212 5-0-0 O16 @SW Texas St W, 24-17 N 8733 6-0-0 O23 Sam Houston W, 41-16 D 17426 7-0-0 O30 @Nicholls St W, 20-0 N 2536 8-0-0 N6 S.F. Austin W, 27-7 N 17122 9-0-0 N13 @McNeese St L, 7-24 N 12418 9-1-0 N20 Jacksonville St W, 35-16 N 17266 10-1-0 N27 James Madison W, 27-7 D 10102 11-1-0 D4 @Florida A&M L, 10-17 D 12689 11-2-0
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ALL-TIME RESULTS
Date Opponent S1 @Central Fla. S8 vs West GA S15 Livingston S29 Valdosta State O6 @MS College O13 Delta State O20 @N. Alabama O27 UT-Martin N3 @Jax State N10 Nicholls State
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 4-6-0
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
ALL-TIME RESULTS
2000 (10-2-0, 7-0 SFL) Conference Champions
Date Opponent Score D/N Att Rec S2 @Ala. A&M W, 28-13 N 9771 1-0-0 S9 @App State W, 34-30 N 16631 2-0-0 S16 Alabama St W, 62-19 N 21316 3-0-0 S30 @South Florida L, 10-20 N 25786 3-1-0 O7 @Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;western St* W, 24-17 N 12261 4-1-0 O14 SW Texas St W, 31-17 N 15779 5-1-0 O21 @Sam Houston W, 23-21 N 5600 6-1-0 O28 Nicholls State W, 41-12 D 17547 7-1-0 N4 @S.F. Austin W, 6-0 D 4806 8-1-0 N11 McNeese State W, 20-16 D 15715 9-1-0 N18 @Jax State W, 28-0 N 5717 10-1-0 N25 App State L, 30-33 D 4916 10-2-0 * - won by forfeit (lost original game)
2001 (7-4) Inaugural Division I-A Season Date Opponent Score D/N Att S1 @Nebraska L, 14-42 D 77812 S8 @Middle Tenn L, 17-54 N 21723 S22 Nicholls State W, 26-0 N 18154 O6 @Miami (FL) L, 7-38 N 36617 O13 @Mississippi St W, 21-9 D 2600 O20 CSU-Northridge W, 44-31 D 16852 O27 Southern Utah W, 20-17 D 17162 N3 @Maryland L, 14-47 D 38415 N10 @ULM W, 44-12 N 8137 N17 Jacksonville St W, 21-3 D 17357 D1 North Texas W, 18-16 D 15307
2002 (4-8)
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Date Opponent Score D/N Att A31 @Nebraska L, 16-31 N 77831 S7 @UAB L, 26-27 N 22203 S14 Southern Utah W, 40-15 N 15288 S21 @Iowa State L, 12-42 N 44896 S28 @Missouri L, 7-44 D 50220 O5 Austin Peay W, 41-3 N 13510 O12 @Mississippi St L, 8-11 D 49546 O19 @Marshall L, 7-24 N 27121 O26 Florida Atlantic W, 21-6 D 12465 N2 @Arkansas L, 0-23 D 42814 N9 vs Florida A&M W, 24-7 D 13894 N16 Utah State L, 16-19 D 12348
2003 (6-6)
Date Opponent A30 @Kansas State S6 @Minnestoa S13 @UAB S20 SE Louisiana S27 Marshall O4 @Nebraska O18 FIU O25 @Virginia O30 @North Texas N8 @Middle Tenn N15 @Utah State N22 ULM
Score D/N Att L, 5-41 N 41812 L, 7-48 N 31393 W, 20-9 N 18216 W, 28-0 D 19889 W, 33-24 N 26000 L, 0-30 D 77825 W, 21-10 D 19417 L, 0-24 D 57580 L, 0-21 N 11128 L, 20-27 N 6563 W, 23-14 D 9291 W, 28-24 D 19057
2004 (7-5, 5-2 Sun Belt) First Season in Sun Belt Silicon Valley Football Classic Date Opponent S4 @Marshall S9 Missouri (17) S18 @N Mexico St S25 @Sou. Carolina O2 Utah State O16 @Arkansas St O23 @LSU (17) O30 Idaho N6 Florida Atlantic
Score D/N Att W, 17-15 D 29382 W, 24-14 N 26574 L, 18-22 N 17587 L, 7-17 N 79700 W, 49-21 D 20029 L, 9-13 N 16135 L, 20-24 D 89493 W, 47-7 D 20151 W, 24-6 D 20515
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 6-4-0 7-4-0
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 2-5-0 2-6-0 3-6-0 3-7-0 4-7-0 4-8-0
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 4-6-0 5-6-0 6-6-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 5-4-0
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
N13 @La.-Lafayette W, 13-10 N 15077 6-4-0 N20 Middle Tenn W, 37-17 N 18871 7-4-0 D30 vs N. Illinois $ L, 21-34 N 21456 7-5-0 $ - Silicon Valley Football Classic, San Jose, CA
2005 (4-7, 3-4 Sun Belt) Date Opponent S3 Cal Poly S10 UAB S17 @Missouri S24 @Sou. Carolina O4 @North Texas O15 @ULM O20 FIU O29 @La.-Lafayette N5 Florida Atlantic N12 @Arkansas St N26 Middle Tenn
Score D/N Att W, 27-10 N 18536 L, 7-27 N 22299 L, 21-52 D 50167 L, 20-45 N 79125 W, 13-10 N 17644 L, 3-27 D 10813 W, 18-13 N 18232 L, 28-31 D 21204 W, 28-14 D 21053 L, 3-9 D 10474 L, 7-17 D 17005
2006 (8-5, 6-1 Sun Belt) Conference Champions New Orleans Bowl Champions Date Opponent Score D/N Att S2 Alabama State W, 38-0 N 26265 S9 @Florida State L, 17-24 N 77217 S16 @Georgia Tech L, 20-35 D 45637 S23 @Nebraska L, 0-56 D 84799 S30 @UAB L, 3-21 N 32818 O14 ULM W, 24-19 D 19415 O28 North Texas W, 14-6 D 17795 N4 La.-Lafayette W, 42-28 D 20111 N11 @Fla. Atlantic W, 24-7 D 12340 N18 Arkansas St L, 26-33 N 20462 N25 @Middle Tenn W, 21-20 D 17812 D2 @FIU W, 26-13 N 15023 D22 vs Rice $ W, 41-17 N 24791 $ - New Orleans Bowl, New Orleans, LA
2007 (8-4, 6-1 Sun Belt) Conference Champions Date Opponent S1 @Arkansas S8 @Florida S14 Oklahoma St S22 @La.-Lafayette S29 ULM O6 @FIU O20 North Texas O27 @Arkansas St N3 @Georgia N10 @WKU N20 Middle Tenn D1 Florida Atlantic
Score D/N Att L, 26-46 N 73926 L, 31-59 N 90244 W, 41-23 N 24102 W, 48-31 N 14091 W, 24-7 N 18273 W, 34-16 N 5723 W, 45-7 D 23887 W, 27-0 N 14694 L, 34-44 D 92746 W, 21-17 N 18242 W, 45-7 N 18242 L, 32-38 D 17893
2008 (8-5, 6-1 Sun Belt) Conference Champions New Orleans Bowl
Date Opponent Score D/N Att A28 @Middle Tenn W, 31-17 N 22307 S13 Alcorn State W, 65-0 N 22105 S20 @Ohio State L, 10-28 D 102989 S27 @Oklahoma St L, 24-55 N 52463 O7 @Fla. Atlantic W, 30-17 N 17191 O18 FIU W, 33-23 N 19316 O25 @North Texas W, 45-17 N 18345 N1 @ULM L, 30-31 N 10112 N8 WKU W, 17-7 D 19066 N15 @LSU L, 31-40 N 92103 N22 La.-Lafayette W, 48-3 N 19443 D6 Arkansas State W, 35-9 N 16227 D21 vs Sou. Miss $ L, 27-30 N 30197 $ - New Orleans Bowl, New Orleans, LA
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 3-5-0 4-5-0 4-6-0 4-7-0
Rec 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 5-5-0 6-5-0 7-5-0 8-5-0
Rec 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 6-2-0 6-3-0 7-3-0 8-3-0 8-4-0
Rec 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 5-3-0 6-3-0 6-4-0 7-4-0 8-4-0 8-5-0
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Opponent
H
A/N
0-1-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-2-0 7-2-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-2-0 2-5-0 0-1-0 5-3-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 4-3-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 10-12-0 1-1-2 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 2-1-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-3-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 6-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Overall
First Met
0-1-0 1975 0-2-0 1931 1-0-0 2000 1-0-0 1948 3-3-0 1993 13-2-0 1974 1-0-0 1981 4-1-0 1993 0-1-0 1930 0-2-0 1922 1-0-0 1976 2-1-0 1970 0-2-0 2002 4-7-0 1950 2-1-0 1923 7-7-1 1947 1-0-0 1927 1-0-0 1934 0-0-1 1924 1-0-0 1931 - FIRST MEETING - 1-0-0 1935 1-0-0 1942 1-0-0 2005 1-0-0 2001 2-2-0 1956 6-3-0 1987 1-0-1 1984 3-0-0 1993 2-1-0 1969 1-0-0 1950 1-1-0 1994 0-1-0 1925 2-0-0 1922 1-0-0 1911 1-0-0 1968 1-0-0 1994 1-0-1 1935 21-19-0 1937 1-1-2 1912 3-0-0 1931 1-0-0 1995 3-1-0 1978 1-0-0 1909 2-0-0 1925 1-0-0 1972 0-2-0 1921 1-0-0 1922 2-0-0 1922 0-1-0 2007 3-2-0 1984 5-1-0 2002 5-0-0 2003 1-5-0 1947 3-0-0 1931 0-1-0 2007 10-3-0 1934 0-1-0 2006 0-1-0 1932 3-0-0 1966 1-0-0 1923 1-0-0 1926 1-0-0 1922
Last Met Last Result 1975 1932 2000 1948 2006 2006 1981 2008 1930 1923 1976 2000 2007 2008 1932 1972 1927 1934 1924 1931
Lost, 7-34 Lost, 0-19 Win, 28-13 Win, 6-0 Lost, 3-20 Win, 38-0 Win, 43-0 Win, 65-0 Lost, 0-6 Lost, 0-7 Win, 38-9 Lost, 30-33 Lost, 26-46 Win, 35-9 Lost, 6-35 Win, 27-0 Win, 19-0 Win, 20-0 Tied, 6-6 Win, 3-0
1935 1942 2005 2001 1959 1995 1993 1995 1998 1950 1999 1925 1925 1911 1968 1994 1937 1990 1924 1933 1995 1997 1909 1926 1972 1922 1922 1923 2007 2002 2008 2008 2006 1978 2007 1995 2006 1932 1968 1923 1926 1922
Win, 42-7 Win, 50-0 Win, 27-10 Win, 44-31 Win, 21-0 Win, 28-17 Tied, 21-21 Win, 66-7 Win, 23-6 Win, 42-0 Win, 31-24 Lost, 3-14 Win, 6-0 Win, 16-5 Win, 76-0 Win, 31-21 Tied, 0-0 Win, 42-28 Tied, 0-0 Win, 19-0 Win, 31-7 Win, 21-12 Win, 6-0 Win, 40-0 Win, 28-24 Lost, 0-38 Win, 25-0 Win, 6-0 Lost, 31-59 Win, 24-7 Win, 30-17 Win, 33-23 Lost, 17-24 Win, 21-12 Lost, 34-44 Lost, 21-24 Lost, 20-35 Lost, 0-17 Win, 47-7 Win, 13-6 Win, 26-0 Win, 33-7
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ALL-TIME VS OPPONENTS
Abilene Christian University 0-0-0 Abraham-Baldwin College 0-0-0 Alabama A&M University 0-0-0 Alabama, University of (Frosh) 1-0-0 Alabama-Birmingham, Univ. of 1-1-0 Alabama State University 6-0-0 Albany State University 0-0-0 Alcorn State University 2-0-0 Alumni Team 0-1-0 Andalusia 0-2-0 Angelo State University 0-0-0 Appalachian State University 1-1-0 Arkansas, University of 0-0-0 Arkansas State University 2-2-0 Auburn University (Frosh) 2-0-0 Austin Peay University 3-4-0 Betheleham College 1-0-0 Birmingham-Southern College 1-0-0 Birmingham-Southern College (Frosh) 0-0-1 Bob Jones 1-0-0 Bowling Green State University Brewton-Parker College 1-0-0 Brockley Field College 1-0-0 Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo University 1-0-0 Cal State University-Northridge 1-0-0 Carson-Newman University 2-0-0 Central Florida, University of 2-0-0 Central State University 1-0-1 Charleston Southern University 2-0-0 Chattanooga, University of 0-0-0 Chipola Junior College 1-0-0 Cincinnati, University of 0-0-0 Clanton 0-1-0 Clio University 2-0-0 Columbus State University 1-0-0 Concord University 1-0-0 Connecticut, University of 0-0-0 Cumberland (Tenn.) University 1-0-1 Delta State University 11-7-0 Dothan 0-0-0 East Mississippi College 1-0-0 East Tennessee State University 1-0-0 Eastern Kentucky University 2-0-0 Edgar School 1-0-0 Elba College 0-0-0 Elon University 0-0-0 Enterprise 0-1-0 Eufaula 1-0-0 Florala 1-0-0 Florida, University of 0-0-0 Florida A&M University 1-1-0 Florida Atlantic University 3-1-0 Florida International University 3-0-0 Florida State University 0-2-0 Fort Benning 2-0-0 Georgia, University of 0-0-0 Georgia Southern University 4-2-0 Georgia Tech University 0-0-0 Georgia State University 0-1-0 Gordon Military Academy 2-0-0 Greenville College 0-0-0 Hartford College 1-0-0 Headland 1-0-0
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
ALL-TIME VS OPPONENTS
Opponent
170
Highland Park Howard University (Frosh) Idaho, University of Iowa State University Jacksonville State University James Madison University Kansas State University Liberty University Louisiana College Louisiana-Lafayette, University of Louisiana-Monroe, University of Louisiana State University Luverne Marion Military Institute Marshall University Maryland, University of Maxwell Field McNeese State University Memphis University Mercer University Miami (Fla.), University of Miami Air Base Middle Georgia College Middle Tennessee State University Minnesota, University of Mississippi College Missouri, University of Montana, University of Montana Nighthawks Montgomery O.P.X. Murray State University Nebraska, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of Newberry College New Mexico State University Newton Nicholls State University Norman North Alabama, University of North Dakota State University North Texas, University of Northern Illinois University Northern Michigan University Northwestern State University Oglethorpe University Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Ouachita Baptist University Ozark Palmer Pensacola Navy Portland State University Presbyterian College Ramer Red Level Repton Rice University Sam Houston State University Samford University Samford University (Frosh) Sidney Lanier Snead South Carolina, University of
H
1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 17-14-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-2-0 3-0-0 4-0-1 0-0-0 2-1-0 7-3-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 3-4-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-3-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-1 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-1 0-0-0 2-0-0 12-4-1 0-0-1 9-12-0 0-0-0 3-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-2-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-0-0 4-0-0 2-1-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 6-3-0 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0
A/N
0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 11-17-2 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 3-1-0 2-7-0 3-3-0 0-2-0 2-1-0 5-3-1 1-3-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 3-8-0 0-1-0 3-9-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-4-0 0-1-0 0-4-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 8-2-0 0-1-0 12-11-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 7-1-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-0 5-0-1 8-8-0 0-1-0 0-3-0 0-1-0 0-2-0
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Overall
1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 28-33-2 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 5-3-0 5-7-0 7-3-1 0-2-0 4-2-0 12-6-1 2-3-0 0-1-0 3-0-0 4-8-0 1-4-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 2-2-0 5-11-0 0-1-0 7-11-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 2-0-1 1-0-0 0-4-0 0-1-0 1-5-1 0-1-0 3-0-0 20-6-1 0-1-1 21-23-0 1-0-0 5-1-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 10-3-0 1-4-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 2-0-0 6-0-0 3-2-0 1-0-0 2-2-0 0-3-0 0-0-1 1-0-0 1-0-0 7-0-1 14-11-0 0-1-1 0-3-1 0-1-0 0-2-0
First Met 1911 1932 2004 2002 1924 1994 2003 1992 1960 1946 1970 2004 1921 1924 1993 2001 1927 1968 1937 1935 2001 1951 1932 1936 2003 1963 2002 1996 1928 1910 1996 2001 1977 1936 2004 1923 1973 1932 1949 1984 2001 2004 1977 1966 1935 2008 2007 1972 1912 1925 1933 1987 1962 1921 1926 1921 2006 1968 1927 1924 1910 1940 2004
Last Met Last Result 1911 1932 2004 2002 2001 1999 2003 1993 1967 2008 2008 2008 1926 1948 2004 2001 1930 2000 1941 1935 2001 1951 1935 2008 2003 1990 2005 1996 1928 1911 1996 2006 1977 1960 2004 1926 2001 1932 1992 1984 2008 2004 1977 2000 1941 2008 2008 1973 1925 1931 1949 1987 1965 1925 1926 1921 2006 2000 1998 1926 1922 1940 2005
Win, 17-0 Win, 15-6 Win, 47-7 Lost, 12-42 Win, 21-3 Win, 27-7 Lost, 5-41 Win, 35-13 Win, 75-0 Win, 48-3 Lost, 30-31 Lost, 31-40 Win, 25-6 Win, 19-6 Win, 17-15 Lost, 14-47 Win, 7-6 Win, 20-16 Lost, 0-32 Lost, 7-21 Lost, 7-38 Win, 33-13 Win, 44-0 Win, 31-17 Lost, 7-48 Lost, 16-36 Lost, 21-52 Lost, 7-70 Lost, 0-6 Win, 6-0 Win, 31-3 Lost, 0-56 Lost, 28-35 Lost, 6-34 Lost, 18-22 Win, 6-0 Win, 26-0 Lost, 13-14 Win, 24-10 Win, 18-17 Win, 45-17 Lost, 21-34 Win, 49-28 Win, 2-0 Lost, 0-21 Lost, 10-28 Lost, 24-55 Win, 17-7 Win, 25-0 Win, 43-6 Lost, 6-12 Win, 31-17 Lost, 0-21 Lost, 12-14 Tied, 0-0 Win, 12-6 Win, 41-17 Win, 23-21 Win, 27-23 Lost, 2-6 Lost, 0-21 Lost, 6-7 Lost, 20-45
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Opponent
H
A/N
South Dakota, University of 0-0-0 0-1-0 South Florida, University of 1-0-0 0-1-0 Southeast Missouri State University 1-0-0 0-1-0 Southeastern Louisiana University 6-3-0 2-6-0 Southern Illinois University 1-0-0 1-0-0 Southern Mississippi, University of 0-0-0 1-6-0 Southern Union Community College 1-0-0 0-0-0 Southern Utah University 2-0-0 0-0-0 Southwest Mississippi 0-0-0 0-1-0 Southwest Texas State University 3-0-0 1-1-0 Spring Hill College 0-0-0 1-5-0 St. Bernard 3-0-1 0-0-0 Stephen F. Austin University 2-1-0 1-2-0 Stetson University 0-0-0 1-5-0 Tampa, University of 1-2-0 0-13-0 Tennessee-Martin, University of 8-5-0 6-8-0 Tennessee Tech University 2-0-0 0-1-1 Tennessee Wesleyan College 0-0-0 0-1-0 Texas A&I University 0-1-0 1-1-0 Towson State University 1-0-0 0-0-0 Troy 1-0-0 1-0-0 Tuskegee University 0-0-0 1-0-0 Union University 1-0-0 1-1-0 Union Springs 0-0-1 0-0-1 Utah State University 1-1-0 1-0-0 Valdosta State University 3-2-0 4-2-0 Virginia, University of 0-0-0 0-1-0 Virginia Union University 1-0-0 0-0-0 West Alabama, University 18-3-1 22-3-1 West Georgia, University of 5-1-0 4-1-0 West Texas University 1-0-0 1-0-0 Western Kentucky University 3-0-1 3-0-0 Wetumpka 3-0-1 1-1-0 William Carey College 0-1-0 0-0-0 Williamette University 0-0-0 1-0-0 Winston-Salem State University 1-0-0 0-0-0 OVERALL
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 Overall
First Met
0-1-0 1986 1-1-0 1999 1-1-0 1987 8-9-0 1942 2-0-0 1991 1-6-0 1935 1-0-0 1932 2-0-0 2001 0-1-0 1937 4-1-0 1996 1-5-0 1934 3-0-1 1941 3-3-0 1993 1-5-0 1946 1-15-0 1934 14-13-0 1960 2-1-1 1978 0-1-0 1938 1-2-0 1968 1-0-0 1984 2-0-0 1923 1-0-0 1983 2-1-0 1947 0-0-2 1909 2-1-0 2002 7-4-0 1982 0-1-0 2003 1-0-0 1986 40-8-2 1938 9-2-0 1947 2-0-0 1986 6-0-1 1976 4-1-0 1910 0-1-0 1955 1-0-0 1968 1-0-0 1987 462-343-27 (.572)
Last Met Last Result 1986 2000 1988 2003 1992 2008 1932 2002 1937 2000 1955 1948 2000 1955 1963 1990 1981 1938 1980 1984 1925 1983 1949 1909 2004 1992 2003 1986 1990 1991 1987 2008 1924 1955 1968 1987
Lost, 28-42 Lost, 10-20 Win, 26-13 Win, 28-0 Win, 37-13 Lost, 27-30 Win, 62-0 Win, 40-15 Lost, 7-13 Win, 31-7 Lost, 0-20 Win, 32-0 Win, 6-0 Lost, 0-7 Win, 7-0 Win, 41-33 Lost, 28-37 Lost, 6-30 Win, 14-6 Win, 45-3 Win, 14-0 Win, 33-6 Win, 33-6 Tied, 0-0 Win, 49-21 Win, 26-10 Lost, 0-24 Win, 31-7 Win, 31-6 Win, 13-10 Win, 45-0 Win, 17-7 Win, 7-0 Lost, 0-23 Win, 63-10 Win, 45-14
UAB (3-3) H: 1-1; A: 2-2; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 1993 H W 37-3 1995 H W 60-7 2002 A L 26-27 2003 A W 20-9 2005 H L 7-27 2006 A L 3-21
Arkansas (0-2) H: 0-0; A: 0-2; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 2002 A L 0-22 2007 A L 26-46
Arkansas St (3-7) H: 2-2; A: 2-5; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 1950 A L 0-27 1951 H L 0-39 1966 H W 41-7 1967 A L 21-26 1991 A L 17-20 1992 A W 41-7 2004 A L 9-13
2005 2006 2007 2008
A H A H
L L W W
3-9 26-33 27-0 35-9
Bowling Green (0-0) FIRST MEETING Florida (0-1) H: 0-0; A: 0-1; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 2007 A L 31-59
Florida Atlantic (5-1) H: 3-1; A: 2-0; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 2002 H W 21-6 2004 H W 24-6 2005 H W 28-14 2006 A W 24-17 2007 H L 32-38 2008 A W 30-17
FIU (5-0) H: 3-0; A: 2-0; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 2003 H W 21-10 2005 H W 18-13
2006 A 2007 A 2008 H
W W W
28-13 34-16 33-23
UL-Lafayette (5-7) H: 3-0; A: 2-7; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 1946 A L 0-64 1948 A L 19-28 1949 A L 25-48 1950 A L 14-40 1951 H L 7-44 1952 A L 14-54 1994 A W 39-20 2004 A W 13-10 2005 A L 28-31 2006 H W 42-28 2007 A W 48-31 2008 H W 48-3
UL-Monroe (7-3-1)
H: 4-0-1; A: 2-3; N: 1-0
Year Site W/L Score 1970 A L 10-14 1971 N W 21-7 1973 H T 15-15
1974 1995 2001 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008
H A A H A H H A
W W W W L W W L
20-19 20-10 44-12 28-24 3-27 24-19 24-7 30-31
Middle Tenn (5-11) H: 2-2; A: 3-8; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 1936 A L 0-19 1937 H L 0-13 1939 A L 7-14 1942 A L 0-29 1946 A L 0-12 1947 A L 17-41 1952 A L 7-33 1953 H L 0-6 1999 A W 48-31 2001 A L 17-54 2003 A L 20-27 2004 H W 37-17 2005 H L 7-17
2006 A 2007 H 2008 A
W W W
21-20 45-7 31-17
North Texas (5-1) H: 3-0; A: 2-1; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 2001 H W 18-16 2003 A L 0-21 2005 A W 13-10 2006 H W 14-6 2007 H W 45-7 2008 A W 45-17
WKU (6-0-1)
H: 2-0; A: 3-0-1; N: 0-0
Year Site W/L Score 1976 A T 10-10 1991 A W 39-23 1993 H W 31-24 1994 A W 38-16 1995 H W 56-39 2007 A W 21-17 2008 H W 17-7
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ALL-TIME VS OPPONENTS
TROY SERIES VS. 2009 OPPONENTS
171
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
ALL-TIME VS CONFERENCES
Sun Belt Conference
172
Troy vs. W/L Last Mtg Arkansas State 4-7 2008 Florida Atlantic 5-1 2008 Florida International 6-0 2008 Louisiana-Lafayette 5-7 2008 Louisiana-Monroe 7-3-1 2008 Middle Tennessee 5-11 2008 North Texas 6-1 2008 Western Kentucky 6-0-1 2008 vs. Sun Belt 41-30-1 .585
Atlantic Coast Conference
Troy vs. W/L Boston College 0-0 Clemson 0-0 Duke 0-0 Georgia Tech 0-1 Florida State 1-5 Maryland 0-1 Miami (Fla.) 0-1 North Carolina 0-0 North Carolina State 0-0 Virginia 0-1 Virginia Tech 0-0 Wake Forest 0-0 vs. ACC 1-9
Big 12
Troy vs. Baylor Colorado Iowa State Kansas Kansas State Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Oklahoma State Texas Texas A&M Texas Tech vs. Big 12
Troy vs. Cincinnati Connecticut Louisville Piitsburgh Rutgers South Florida Syracuse Temple West Virginia vs. Big East
W/L 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 0-4 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-9
Big East
W/L 1-1 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-2
Last Mtg Never met Never met Never met 2006 2006 2001 2001 Never met Never met 2003 Never met Never met .100
Last Mtg Never met Never met 2002 Never met 2003 2005 2006 Never met 2008 Never met Never met Never met .182
Last Mtg 1999 1994 Never met Never met Never met 2000 Never met Never met Never met .600
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Big Ten
Troy vs. Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Northwestern Ohio State Penn State Purdue Wisconsin vs. Big Ten
W/L 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2
Last Mtg Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met 2003 Never met 2008 Never met Never met Never met .000
Conference USA
Troy vs. W/L Alabama-Bimingham 3-3 Central Florida 6-3 East Carolina 0-0 Houston 0-0 Marshall 2-3 Memphis 1-4 Rice 1-0 Southern Methodist 0-0 Southern Mississippi 1-6 Texas-El Paso 0-0 Tulane 0-0 Tulsa 0-0 vs. C-USA 14-19
Last Mtg 2006 1995 Never met Never met 2004 1941 2006 Never met 2008 Never met Never met Never met .424
Mid-American Conference
Troy vs. Akron Ball State Bowling Green Buffalo Central Michigan Eastern Michigan Kent State Miami (Ohio) Northern Illinois Ohio Toledo Western Michigan vs. MAC
W/L 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1
Last Mtg Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met 2004 Never met Never met Never met .000
Division I-A Independents
Troy vs. Army Navy Notre Dame vs. Independents
W/L 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Last Mtg Never met Never met Never met .000
Mountain West Conference
Troy vs. W/L Air Force 0-0 Brigham Young 0-0 Colorado State 0-0 Nevada-Las Vegas 0-1 New Mexico 0-0 San Diego State 0-0 Utah 0-0 Wyoming 0-0 vs. Mountain West 0-1
Pacific 10
Troy vs. Arizona Arizona State California Oregon Oregon State Stanford UCLA USC Washington Washington State vs. Pac-10
W/L 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Last Mtg Never met Never met Never met 1977 Never met Never met Never met Never met .000
Last Mtg Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met Never met .000
Southeastern Conference
Troy vs. Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia Kentucky LSU Mississippi Mississippi State South Carolina Tennessee Vanderbilt vs. SEC
W/L 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-0 1-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 1-9
Last Mtg Never met 2007 Never met 2007 2007 Never met 2008 Never met 2002 2005 Never met Never met .100
Western Athletic Conference
Troy vs.
W/L
Boise State Fresno State Hawaii Idaho Louisiana Tech Neveda New Mexico State San Jose State Utah State vs. WAC
0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 3-2
Last Mtg Never met Never met Never met 2004 Never met Never met 2004 Never met 2004 .600
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 COACHES YEAR-BY-YEAR CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
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COACHES,ALL-TIME RECORDS
Year Head Coach Overall Pct. Conference Pct. 1909 Virgil P. McKinley 1-0-2 .500 - TOTALS (one season) 1-0-2 .500 - 1910 Dan Herran 1-1-2 .375 - TOTALS (one season) 1-1-2 .375 - 1911 George Penton 4-1-1 .750 - 1912 George Penton 3-0-0 1.000 - TOTALS (two seasons) 7-1-1 .833 - 1913-1920 - NO TEAMS - TOTALS (eight seasons) - NO TEAMS - 1921 J.W. Campbell 1-7-0 .125 - 1922 J.W. Campbell 6-4-1 .591 - 1923 J.W. Campbell 5-2-0 .714 - TOTALS (three seasons) 12-13-1 .481 - 1924 Ross V. “Flivver” Ford 2-1-4 .571 - TOTALS (one season) 2-1-4 .571 - 1925 Otis Bynum 5-3-0 .625 - 1926 Otis Bynum 7-1-1 .833 - TOTALS (two seasons) 12-4-1 .735 - 1927 Gladwin Gaumer 5-3-0 .625 - 1928 Gladwin Gaumer 2-4-0 .333 - TOTALS (two seasons) 7-7-0 .500 - 1929 - NO TEAM - TOTALS (one season) - NO TEAM - 1930 No Coach 1-2-0 .333 - TOTALS (one season) 1-2-0 .333 - 1931 Albert Elmore 6-3-0 .667 - 1932 Albert Elmore 5-3-2 .600 - 1933 Albert Elmore 5-1-0 .833 - 1934 Albert Elmore 7-2-0 .778 - 1935 Albert Elmore 5-5-0 .500 - 1936 Albert Elmore 3-4-0 .429 - 1937 Albert Elmore 2-7-2 .272 - TOTALS (seven seasons) 33-25-4 .565 - ALABAMA INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE 1938 Albert Choate 4-4-1 .500 2-0-1 .833 1939 Albert Choate 7-4-0 .636 4-0-0* 1.000 1940 Albert Choate 2-1-0 .667 1-2-0 .333 1941 Albert Choate 5-4-0 .556 3-0-0* 1.000 1942 Albert Choate 4-3-0 .571 2-0-0* 1.000 1943-45 - NO TEAM, WORLD WAR II - 1946 Albert Choate 3-4-0 .429 3-1-0 .750 TOTALS (six seasons) 25-26-1 .490 15-3-1 .816 1947 Fred “Buddy” McCollum 5-4-0 .550 2-1-1 .625 1948 Fred “Buddy” McCollum 6-5-0 .545 3-2-0 .600 1949 Fred “Buddy” McCollum 6-3-1 .650 2-0-1 .833 1950 Fred “Buddy” McCollum 3-6-1 .350 1-1-1 .500
COACHES,ALL-TIME RECORDS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
TOTALS (four seasons) 20-18-3 .524 8-4-3 1951 Jim Grantham 2-7-0 .222 0-3-0 1952 Jim Grantham 4-6-0 .400 2-1-0 1953 Jim Grantham 3-5-0 .375 2-1-0 1954 Jim Grantham 2-5-1 .313 1-2-0 TOTALS (four seasons) 11-23-1 .329 5-4-0 1955 Dr. William Clipson 2-6-0 .250 1-2-0 1956 Dr. William Clipson 3-5-0 .375 1-2-0 1957 Dr. William Clipson 2-6-0 .250 1-2-0 1958 Dr. William Clipson 3-6-0 .333 1-2-0 1959 Dr. William Clipson 3-5-0 .375 1-2-0 ALABAMA COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE 1960 Dr. William Clipson 1-8-0 .111 1-2-0 1961 Dr. William Clipson 1-8-0 .111 1-2-0 1962 Dr. William Clipson 2-6-0 .250 1-2-0 1963 Dr. William Clipson 2-7-0 .222 0-3-0 1964 Dr. William Clipson 6-3-0 .667 2-1-0 1965 Dr. William Clipson 1-8-0 .111 0-3-0 TOTALS (11 seasons) 26-68-0 .277 10-23-0 1966 Billy Atkins 5-5-0 .500 1-2-0 1967 Billy Atkins 8-2-0 .800 3-0-0* 1968 Billy Atkins 11-1-0 .917 3-0-0* 1969 Billy Atkins 8-1-1 .850 3-0-0* GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE 1970 Billy Atkins 6-4-1 .591 1-2-0 1971 Billy Atkins 6-3-0 .667 5-1-0* TOTALS (six seasons) 44-16-2 .726 19-4-0 1972 Tom Jones 4-5-1 .450 2-3-1 1973 Tom Jones 7-2-1 .750 6-1-0* TOTALS (two seasons) 11-7-2 .600 8-4-1 1974 Byrd Whigham 6-4-0 .600 4-4-0 1975 Byrd Whigham 6-4-0 .600 5-3-0 TOTALS (two seasons) 10-8-0 .600 9-7-0 1976 Charlie Bradshaw 8-1-1 .850 6-1-0* 1977 Charlie Bradshaw 6-4-0 .600 4-3-0 1978 Charlie Bradshaw 7-2-0 .778 5-2-0 1979 Charlie Bradshaw 6-3-1 .650 4-1-0 1980 Charlie Bradshaw 8-2-0 .800 4-2-0 1981 Charlie Bradshaw 3-7-0 .300 1-5-0 1982 Charlie Bradshaw 2-8-0 .200 2-5-0 TOTALS (seven seasons) 40-27-2 .577 26-19-0 1983 Chan Gailey 7-4-0 .636 4-3-0 1984 Chan Gailey 12-1-0 .923 6-1-0* TOTALS (two seasons) 19-5-0 .791 10-4-0 1985 Rick Rhoades 6-4-0 .600 5-2-0 1986 Rick Rhoades 10-2-0 .833 7-0-0* 1987 Rick Rhoades 12-1-1 .893 7-0-0* TOTALS (three seasons) 28-7-1 .764 19-2-0 1988 Robert Maddox 4-6-0 .400 3-5-0
.633 .000 .666 .666 .333 .556 .333 .333 .333 .333 .333 .333 .333 .333 .000 .667 .000 .303 .333 1.000 1.000 1.000 .333 .833 .826 .417 .857 .654 .500 .625 .563 .857 .571 .714 .800 .667 .167 .286 .578 .571 .857 .714 .714 1.000 1.000 .905 .375
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
Year 1968 1968 1984 1984 1984 1986 1986 1987 1987 1987 1993 1993 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 1996 1998 1999 1999 2000 2004 2006 2008
TROY ALL-TIME IN THE POSTSEASON
Opponent Williamette Texas A&I Central State Towson State North Dakota St. Virginia Union South Dakota Winston-Salem St. Central Florida Portland State Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Marshall James Madison Georgia Southern Florida A&M Murray State Montana Florida A&M James Madison Florida A&M Appalachian State Northern Illinois Rice Southern Miss
W/L W W W W W W L W W W W W L L L W W L L W L L L W L
Score 63-10 43-35 31-21 45-3 18-17 31-7 28-42 45-14 31-10 31-17 42-20 35-28 21-24 26-45 21-24 29-25 31-3 7-70 17-27 27-7 10-17 30-33 21-34 41-17 27-30 (ot)
Round/Bowl NAIA First Round NAIA Championship NCAA D-II First Round NCAA D-II Semifinals NCAA D-II Championship NCAA D-II First Round NCAA D-II Semifinals NCAA D-II First Round NCAA D-II Semifinals NCAA D-II Championship NCAA D-IAA First Round NCAA D-IAA Quarterfinals NCAA D-IAA Semifinals NCAA D-IAA First Round NCAA D-IAA First Round NCAA D-IAA First Round NCAA D-IAA Quarterfinals NCAA D-IAA Semifinals NCAA D-IAA First Round NCAA D-IAA First Round NCAA D-IAA Quarterfinals NCAA D-IAA First Round Silicon Valley Bowl New Orleans Bowl New Orleans Bowl
Coach Billy Atkins Billy Atkins Chan Gailey Chan Gailey Chan Gailey Rick Rhoades Rick Rhoades Rick Rhoades Rick Rhoades Rick Rhoades Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney Larry Blakeney
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Record 1-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 5-0 6-0 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 10-1 11-1 11-2 11-3 11-4 12-4 13-4 13-5 13-6 14-6 14-7 14-8 14-9 15-9 15-10
175
COACHES,ALL-TIME RECORDS
1989 Robert Maddox 4-6-0 .400 3-5-0 .375 1990 Robert Maddox 5-5-0 .500 5-3-0 .625 TOTALS (three seasons) 13-17-0 .433 11-13-0 .458 DIVISION II INDEPENDENT 1991 Larry Blakeney 5-6-0 .455 - 1992 Larry Blakeney 10-1-0 .909 - DIVISION I-AA INDEPENDENT 1993 Larry Blakeney 12-1-1 .893 - 1994 Larry Blakeney 8-4-0 .667 - 1995 Larry Blakeney 11-1-0 .917 - SOUTHLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1996 Larry Blakeney 12-2-0 .857 5-1-0* .833 1997 Larry Blakeney 5-6-0 .455 2-5-0 .286 1998 Larry Blakeney 8-4-0 .667 5-2-0 .714 1999 Larry Blakeney 11-2-0 .846 6-1-0* .857 2000 Larry Blakeney 10-2-0 .833 7-0-0* 1.000 DIVISION I-A INDEPENDENT 2001 Larry Blakeney 7-4-0 .636 - 2002 Larry Blakeney 4-8-0 .333 - 2003 Larry Blakeney 6-6-0 .500 - SUN BELT CONFERENCE 2004 Larry Blakeney 7-5-0 .583 5-2-0 .714 2005 Larry Blakeney 4-7-0 .364 3-4-0 .429 2006 Larry Blakeney 8-5-0 .615 6-1-0* .857 2007 Larry Blakeney 8-4-0 .667 6-1-0* .857 2008 Larry Blakeney 8-5-0 .615 6-1-0* .857 TOTALS (18 seasons) 144-75-1 .660 51-18-0 .739 TOTALS (88 seasons) 469-287-22 .635 191-98-5 .670 * - indicates conference championship
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
TROY ON TELEVISION
Year
176
1981 1983 1984 1987 1993 1994 1995 1995 1995 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004
Opponent
University of North Alabama University of North Alabama North Dakota State University Portland State University Marshall University Samford University East Tennessee State University University of Alabama-Birmingham Samford University Stephen F. Austin University Alabama State University University of Montana Eastern Kentucky University Southwest Texas State University Alabama State University Samford University Southwest Texas State University Nicholls State University McNeese State University University of South Florida Middle Tennessee State University Northwestern State University Sam Houston State University Stephen F. Austin University Jacksonville State University James Madison University Florida A&M University Appalachian State University Alabama State University University of South Florida Northwestern State University Southwest Texas State University McNeese State University Jacksonville State University Appalachian State University University of Nebraska Middle Tennessee State University University of Miami, FL University of Maryland Jacksonville State University University of Alabama-Birmingham Marshall University Florida A&M University Utah State University University of Minnesota Southeastern Louisiana University Marshall University University of North Texas Middle Tennessee State University University of Louisiana-Monroe Marshall University University of Missouri University of South Carolina Utah State University Louisiana State University Florida Atlantic University University of Louisiana-Lafayette Northern Illinois University
Site
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Troy, AL Troy, AL Kingsville, TX Florence, AL Huntington, WV Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Birmingham, AL Nacogdoches, TX Troy, AL Missoula, MT Troy, AL San Marcos, TX Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Murfreesboro, TN Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Boone, NC Troy, AL Tampa, FL Nacogdoches, TX Troy, AL Troy, AL Jacksonville, AL Troy, AL Lincoln, NE Murfreesboro, TN Miami, FL College Park, MD Troy, AL Birmingham, AL Huntingdon, WV Mobile, AL Troy, AL Minneapolis, MN Troy, AL Troy, AL Denton, TX Murfreesboro, TN Troy, AL Huntingdon, WV Troy, AL Columbia, SC Troy, AL Baton Rouge, LA Troy, AL Lafayette, LA San Jose, CA
Result L, 13-24 L, 21-41 W, 18-17 W, 31-14 L, 21-24 W, 30-26 W, 31-7 W, 60-7 W, 50-20 L, 10-13 W, 37-6 L, 7-70 W, 21-12 L, 17-31 W, 26-0 W, 27-24 W, 20-17 W, 31-10 L, 3-23 W, 41-24 W, 48-31 W, 24-21 W, 41-16 W, 27-7 W, 35-16 W, 27-7 L, 10-17 W, 34-28 W, 62-19 L, 10-20 L, 17-24 W, 31-17 W, 20-16 W, 28-0 L, 30-33 L, 14-42 L, 17-54 L, 7-38 L, 14-48 W, 13-3 L, 26-27 L, 7-24 W, 24-7 L, 16-19 (ot) L, 7-48 W, 28-0 W, 33-24 L, 0-21 L, 20-27 W, 28-24 W, 17-15 W, 24-14 L, 7-17 W, 49-21 L, 20-24 W, 24-6 W, 13-10 L, 21-34
Network
CBS (National) CBS (National) NCAA ESPN (National) Prime (Regional) SportSouth (Regional) SportSouth (Regional) SportSouth (Regional) SportSouth (Regional) Prime (Regional) SportSouth (Regional) SportsSouth (National) Fox SportSouth (Regional) Fox SportSouth (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) Fox SportsNet (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) Fox SportsNet (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (National) CSS (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) CSS (Regional) Fox SportsNet (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) Fox SportsNet (National) CSS (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) Cox (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) WRJM (Local) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN2 (National) ESPN+ (Regional) WRJM (Local) Cox (Pay-per-view) ESPN+ (Regional) WRJM (Local) ESPN2 (National)
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Year 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008
Opponent
University of Alabama-Birmingham University of South Carolina University of North Texas University of Louisiana-Monroe Florida International University University of Louisiana-Lafayette Middle Tennessee State University Florida State University Georgia Institute of Technology University of Louisiana-Monroe University of Louisiana-Lafayette Arkansas State University Middle Tennessee State University Florida International University Rice University University of Florida Oklahoma State University University of Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State University University of Georgia Western Kentucky University Middle Tennessee State University Florida Atlantic University Middle Tennessee State University Ohio State University Florida Atlantic University Florida International University University of North Texas University of Louisiana-Monroe Western Kentucky University Lousiana State University University of Louisiana-Lafayette Arkansas State University University of Southern Mississippi
Site
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
Troy, AL Columbia, SC Denton, TX Monroe, LA Troy, AL Lafayette, LA Troy, AL Tallahassee, FL Atlanta, GA Troy, AL Troy, AL Troy, AL Murfreesboro, TN Miami, FL New Orleans, LA Gainesville, FL Troy, AL Troy, AL Jonesboro, AR Athens, GA Bowling Green, KY Troy, AL Troy, AL Murfreesboro, TN Columbus, OH Boca Raton, FL Troy, AL Denton, TX Monroe, LA Troy, AL Baton Rouge, LA Troy, AL Troy, AL New Orleans, LA
Result L, 7-27 L, 20-45 W, 13-10 L, 3-27 W, 18-13 L, 28-31 L, 7-17 L, 17-24 L, 20-35 W, 29-14 W, 42-28 L, 26-33 W, 21-20 W, 26-13 W, 41-17 L, 31-59 W, 41-23 W, 24-7 W, 24-0 L, 34-44 W, 21-17 W, 45-7 L, 32-38 W, 31-17 L, 10-28 W, 30-17 W, 33-23 W, 45-17 L, 30-31 W, 17-7 L, 31-40 W, 48-3 W, 35-9 L, 27-30 (ot)
Network
TrojanVision (Local) TrojanVision (Local) ESPN2 (National) TrojanVision (Local) ESPNU (National) TrojanVision (Local) TrojanVision (Local) Sunshine Network (Regional) CSS (National) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) CSS (Regional) ESPN2 (National) Sunshine Network (Regional) ESPN2 (National) CSS (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) CSS (Regional) HSSN (Regional) ESPN2 (National) CSS (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) Big 10 Network (National) ESPN2 (National) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN+ (Regional) Cox (Pay-per-view) Troy ISP (Local) ESPN+ (Regional) ESPN (National)
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Big Ten Network CBS College Sports Southeast (CSS) Cox Sports ESPN ESPN2 ESPN+ ESPNU Fox SportSouth Fox SportsNet NCAA Sports Prime Network SportSouth Sunshine Network TrojanVision Troy ISP Sports Network WRJM-UPN 67 TOTALS
0-1-0 0-2-0 16-9-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 6-1-0 13-10-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 1-0-0 0-2-0 5-1-0 0-2-0 0-5-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 53-39-0
Pct. .000 .000 .640 .333 .500 .857 .565 1.000 .500 .750 1.000 .000 .833 .000 .000 1.000 1.000 .576
Last 2008 1983 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2005 1997 2001 1984 1996 1996 2007 2005 2008 2004 2008
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lost to Ohio State, 10-28 lost to North Alabama, 21-41 lost to Florida Atlantic, 32-38 lost to LSU, 31-40 lost to Southern Miss, 27-30 def. Florida Atlantic, 30-17 def. Arkansas State, 35-9 def. Florida International, 18-13 lost to SW Texas State, 17-31 lost to Nebraska, 14-42 def. North Dakota St., 18-17 lost to Stephen F. Austin, 10-13 lost to Montana, 7-70 lost to Florida, 31-59 lost to Middle Tennessee, 7-17 def. La.-Lafayette, 48-3 def. Louisiana-Lafayette, 13-10 lost to Southern Miss, 27-30
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 1900s: 0-1-0 (.000)
1941: Tampa 26, Troy 0 1942: Mid. Tennessee 29, Troy 0 1943: No Team - World War II 1944: No Team - World War II 1945: No Team - World War II 1946: Troy 13, Marion Institute 0 1947: Union 13, Troy 7 1948: Troy 15, Union 0 1949: Troy 33, Union 6
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
1909: Troy 0, Union Springs 0
1910s: 2-0-1 (.667)
1910: Troy 0, Wetumpka 0 1911: Troy 16, Columbus 5 1912: Troy 25, Dothan 0 1913: No Team 1914: No Team 1915: No Team 1916: No Team 1917: No Team 1918: No Team 1919: No Team
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1920: No Team 1921: Luverne 30, Troy 0 1922: Troy 56, Clio 0 1923: Troy 44, Troy 0 1924: Troy 0, Samford Reserves 0 1925: Ramer 14, Troy 12 1926: Troy 16, Luverne 0 1927: Howard 6, Troy 0 1928: Troy 13, Maxwell Field 6 1929: No Team 1930: Marion Institute 61, Troy 0 1931: Norman 19, Troy 0 1932: Troy 62, Southern Union 0 1933: Troy 24, South Georgia 0 1934: Spring Hill 8, Troy 0 1935: Spring Hill 12, Troy 0 1936: Spring Hill 13, Troy 0 1937: Troy 0, South Georgia 0 1938: Troy 27, South Georgia 0 1939: Troy 13, Livingston State 0
1940s: 3-4-0 (.429)
1940: Miss. Southern 25, Troy 0
Year Total 1968 76 1967 75 1927 68 2008 65 1995 59 1922 56 1993 56 1996 54 1968 53 1995 53 1962 52 1942 50 1968 50 1980 49 1997 49 1967 46 1978 45 1982 45
1980s: 5-5-0 (.500)
1950: Southeastern La. 18, Troy 7 1951: Florida State 40, Troy 0 1952: Tampa 7, Troy 0 1953: Tampa 21, Troy 7 1954: Troy 26, Livingston State 6 1955: Troy 25, Livingston State 6 1956: Troy 21, Livingston State 6 1957: Troy 12, Livingston State 0 1958: Troy 22, Livingston State 6 1959: Troy 7, Livingston State 6
1960s: 5-5-0 (.500)
1960: Louisiana Coll. 27, Troy 0 1961: Louisiana Coll. 39, Troy 0 1962: Louisiana Coll. 28, Troy 6 1963: Troy 15, Louisiana Coll. 14 1964: Howard 33, Troy 13 1965: Howard 37, Troy 6 1966: Troy 48, Gordon Military 7 1967: Troy 17, Gordon Military 0 1968: Troy 49, Samford 31 1969: Troy 35, Samford 7
1970s: 4-4-2 (.400)
Year Total 1987 45 1947 45 1923 44 1982 44 1981 43 2000 43 1950 42 1970 42 1982 42 1984 42 1993 42 1967 41 1868 41 1926 40 1968 40 1996 40 2004 40
Opponent Score West Texas 45-0 328th Ord. 45-0 Troy 44-0 UT-Martin 54-10 Albany St 43-0 Alabama St 62-19 Chipola 42-0 App State 42-0 Towson St 45-3 Jax State 45-3 Alcorn St 63-21 Gordon 48-7 N. Alabama 41-0 Elba 40-0 Gordon 47-7 Samford 50-10 Idaho 47-7
Year Total 1928 97 1925 86 1961 80 1961 71 1921 65 1946 64 1996 63 1921 62 1935 62 1936 62 1930 61 2006 56 1967 56 1935 52 1951 51 1962 50 1961 48 1957 46
1980: Troy 14, Texas A&I 6 1981: Tenn.-Martin 19, Troy 7 1982: UT-Chatt. 24, Troy 10 1983: Troy 33, Tuskegee 6 1984: Troy 26, Nicholls State 7 1985: Nicholls State 40, Troy 22 1986: Troy 38, West Texas 32 1987: SE Missouri 18, Troy 17 1988: Troy 26, SE Missouri 13 1989: Alabama State 16, Troy 13
1990s: 8-2-0 (.800)
1990: Central Florida 16, Troy 10 1991: Central Florida 21, Troy 10 1992: Troy 37, So. Illinois 13 1993: Troy 37, UAB 3 1994: Troy 31, Connecticut 21 1995: Troy 31, East Tennessee State 7 1996: Troy 61, Alcorn State 7 1997: Troy 30, Alcorn State 0 1998: Troy 26, Alabama State 0 1999: Troy 31, Cincinnati 24
2000s: 5-4-0 (.556)
1970: Troy 20, Sam Houston 20 1971: Austin Peay 34, Troy 0 1972: Troy 28, Elon 24 1973: Troy 15, NE Louisiana 15 1974: Troy 28, Northwestern St. 6 1975: Abilene Christian 34, Troy 7 1976: Troy 38, Angelo State 9
40-Point Victories
Opponent Score Concord 76-0 Louisiana 75-0 Maxwell 68-0 Alcorn St 65-0 Charleston 66-7 Clio 56-0 Charleston 56-0 Alcorn St. 61-7 Williamette 63-10 UAB 60-7 Sou. Union 52-0 Brockley 50-0 McNeese St 50-0 Tenn Tech 52-3 Jax State 49-0 Jax State 46-0 Tenn Tech 45-0 W. Alabama 45-0
1977: Southern Miss 42, Troy 19 1978: Troy 21, Fort Benning 12 1979: Texas A&I 7, Troy 6
1950s: 6-4-0 (.600)
1920s: 4-3-1 (.500)
1930s: 4-5-1 (.400)
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2000: Troy 28, Alabama A&M 13 2001: Nebraska 42, Troy 14 2002: Nebraska 31, Troy 16 2003: Kansas State 41, Troy 5 2004: Troy 17, Marshall 15 2005: Troy 27, Cal Poly 10 2006: Troy 38, Alabama State 0 2007: Arkansas 46, Troy 26 2008: Troy 31, Middle Tennessee 17 2009: at Bowling Green (9/3)
40-Point Losses
Opponent Marion Marion Samford SE LA Ramer SW LA Montana Lanier Samford S. Miss Marion Nebraska Tampa Samford Marion SW LA Delta State Tampa
Score 0-97 0-86 0-80 0-71 0-65 0-64 7-70 0-62 0-62 0-62 0-61 0-56 7-63 0-52 0-51 14-64 0-48 7-53
Year Total 1970 45 1921 43 1921 41 2003 41 1951 40 1952 40
Opponent Score Jax State 10-55 W. Alabama 3-46 Dothan 0-41 Minnesota 7-48 Florida St 0-40 SW LA 14-54
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1909 - Troy begins playing football with V.P. McKinley serving as the first head coach. The team faced a variety of opponents in the early years, from community teams and high schools to universities. 1910 - The Association constructed an athletic field on the north side of the old college campus. Prior to this field, most “home” games were played at the old Orion Street playing field. Dan Herren served as head coach. 1911 - George Penton takes over as head coach and leads Troy to an 8-0-1 record over two seasons. 1913 - No records for teams from 1913-1920.
1920s
1921 - The program resumes with Professor J.W. Campbell at the helm. 1924 - Ross V. “Flivver” Ford heads the program for a season. 1925 - Football was played on the current campus on the site of what is now Shackleford Hall. Otis Bynum takes over the program as head coach for the next two seasons. 1926 - Bynum leads Troy to a 7-1-1 record, the most wins in a season for the program until the 1967 team won eight. 1927 - All high schools and community teams are dropped from the football schedule. This was Troy’s first fully “intercollegiate” team, with Gladwin Gaumer, a professor at the college, as head coach. 1928 - Troy’s first night game was held against Maxwell Field, played at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl. 1929 - The school does not field a team.
1930s
1931 - Former Alabama star Albert Elmore takes the reigns as head football coach, and under Elmore, the program gained stability and organization. He helped form the Southern Intercollegiate Association and Dixie Conference. 1936 - Tickets for Troy home games cost 55 cents each, and the team has just 19 players. Six of the 19 were ineligible under freshman eligibility rules. 1938 - Troy joins the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference with Livingston, Jacksonville State, St. Bernard, Marion Institute and Snead College. Albert Choate takes over as head coach. 1939 - Troy wins the AIC championship by defeating arch-rival Jacksonville State, 27-0. The team was then known as the “Red Wave”, “Trojans” or “Teachers.” Pass-catching sensation Sherrill Busby, a 198-pound end, became Troy’s first All-American (AP) and NFL player (Brooklyn Dodgers).
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL 1946 - Fielding the first team since World War II, led once again by Choate, the school records a 3-4 mark. 1947 - Buddy McCollum takes over as head coach, and the program won its 100th game. 1948 - Troy makes its first postseason appearance at the inaugural Paper Bowl in Pensacola. The Trojans were 6-4 in the regular season bue lost 19-0 to Jacksonville State in the postseason.
1950s
1950 - The school’s home field is moved to its present site and becomes Memorial Stadium. It is so named in honor of the University’s students and Pike County citizens who died in World War II. Previously, the team played on the ground where Smith Hall now stands and in a field that now is the outfield of Riddle-Pace Field. 1951 - Jim Grantham becomes the program’s 11th head coach. 1955 - William Clipson becomes head coach. He is the first Troy alumnus to lead the program.
1960s
1966 - Bill Atkins takes over the program as head coach and leads it to heights previously unseen. His first team registers a 5-5 record. 1967 - Troy wins it first AIC championship since 1942, compiling an 8-2 record. 1968 - Atkins leads the Red Wave to the NAIA national championship en route to an 11-1 mark. Troy topped Texas A&I, 4335, in Montgomery, Ala., at Cramton Bowl before a then NAIA title game record crowd of 15,000. 1969 - Troy wins its third straight Alabama Collegiate Conference title with an 8-1-1 overall record.
1970s
1971 - Troy joins the Gulf South Conference as it moves up to NCAA Divison II. It claimed the first Gulf South Conference
1940s
1941 - Troy wins its second AIC championship, posting a 5-4 record. 1942 - Troy wins its third AIC championship in four years with a 4-3 record. The program was suspended after the season due to World War II.
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crown, finishing with a 5-1 league mark and holding the tiebreaker over in-state rival Livingston (now West Alabama) by defeating the Tigers, 21-20, in the regular season. 1972 - Tom Jones becomes the program’s 14th head coach. 1973 - All athletic teams adopt the name Trojans as a result of a student body vote. Jones leads Troy to a 7-2-1 mark and the Gulf South Conference championship. 1974 - Boyd Whigham becomes the Troy coach. 1976 - Under first-year head coach Charlie Bradshaw, the Trojans finished the season ranked sixth in the nation, cracking the Division II Top 10 for the first-time ever. It was the program’s third GSC title.
1998 - On June 3, the Board of Trustees votes to pursue membership in NCAA Division I-A football. The Trojans return to the playoffs, finishing 8-4, ranked 11th in the ESPN/USA Today and 13th in the Sports Network polls. 1999 - On June 3, the Board of Trustees authorizes the moving up of the I-A timetable to the 2001 season. The Trojans post an 11-2 record with a quarterfinal appearance in the I-AA playoffs. Troy is ranked number one in the nation for four weeks during the season. Defensive tackle, Al Lucas, is named the NCAA Division I-AA Defensive Player of the Year, winning the Buck Buchanan Award.
1980s
2000 - The Trojans played their final season in I-AA and the Southland Football League. As a going-away present, the Trojans breezed through the league with a 7-0 record, winning their third title in five years, and advanced to the I-AA playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons. The Trojans finished the season ranked ninth in the Sports Network poll and third in the Teamlink/CFAA and ESPN/USA Today polls after being ranked number one in all three polls for three consecutive weeks earlier in the season. 2001 - Troy finished 7-4 in its first year as a Division I-A member, upsetting SEC rival Mississippi State University on October 13 and defeating Sun Belt Conference champion North Texas, 18-16, to conclude the regular season. The Trojans were the only team in the nation to face the two teams that played for the national championship, No. 1 Miami and No. 2 Nebraska. In December, the Board of Trustees approved an expansion of Movie Gallery Stadium to be completed by Fall 2003. 2002 - In June, Troy crossed the last hurdle to full Division I-A membership, submitting schedules with a minimum of six Division I-A schools for five seasons. In July, construction began on expansion of Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium, increasing capacity to 30,000. Troy finished 4-8 in its first season as a full member of NCAA Division I-A, playing eight games
1983 - Chan Gailey takes the program’s reins and leads it to a five-game improvement in the win column, finishing 7-4. 1984 - Gailey once again leads his team to a five-game improvement in the win column, with the Trojans finishing 12-1 and capturing the NCAA Division II National Championship. Troy defeats North Dakota State, 18-17, on a last-second, game-winning 50-yard Ted Clem field goal in the Palm Bowl in McAllen, Texas. Troy won its fourth Gulf South Conference championship. 1985 - Rick Rhoades named head coach. 1986 - Rhoades leads Troy to its fifth Gulf South Conference championship with a perfect 8-0 conference record, its first in school history. The Trojans lose 42-28 to South Dakota State in the Division II semifinals. 1987 - Troy once again reaches the pinnacle of NCAA Division II football by winning the national championship with a 31-17 victory over Portland State in Florence, Ala. - finishing 12-1-1 and 8-0 in conference play.
1990s
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1990 - On June 4, the Troy University Board of Trustees votes unanimously to pursue NCAA Division I membership. 1991 - Larry Blakeney becomes the program’s 20th head coach. 1992 - In just his second year, Blakeney leads the Trojans to a 10-1 marks as the school completes its transition to Division I-AA football. 1993 - The Trojans advance to the I-AA playoffs in their first season of eligibility with their first undefeated regular season (10-0-1). Troy advances to the semifinals, eventually falling to Marshall 24-21, finishing the regular season ranked number one. 1994 - Troy finishes 8-4, returning to the I-AA playoffs but losing in the first round at James Madison, 45-26. Troy becomes the first school in NCAA history to earn playoff appearances in its first two eligible seasons in I-AA. The Trojans finished the season ranked 12th. 1995 - The Trojans post an 11-0 regular-season mark, the first in school history, and are ranked third in the country. The team loses in the first round of the playoffs to Georgia Southern. 1996 - Troy wins the inaugural Southland Football League title and finishes fourth in the Sports Network and 12th in the SportsTicker ESPN/USA Today polls. The Trojans finish the year 12-2, adavance to the I-AA playoff semifinals.
2000s
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away from home. The remodeling of Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium began in November, and the final home game of the season against Utah State was played amid construction. Defensive end Osi Umenyiora finished second in the nation in sacks with 16, while the Troy defense ranked fourth nationally in total defense. 2003 - In May, Troy joined in a partnership with Movie Gallery to rename the football stadium to Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. A month later, the Trojans received an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference in football in 2004 and all sports in the 2005-06 school year. The Trojans opened their new, 30,000-seat home on September 20 with a 28-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana and followed the next week with a 3324 victory over Marshall that prompted the Trojan students to tear down the goal posts. Troy finished the season ranked third nationally in interceptions. DeWhitt Betterson tallied a school-record 1,161 yards rushing on 244 carries. 2004 - Troy opens its first season as a member of the Sun Belt Conference with a road victory at Marshall and a nationallytelevised win over nationally-ranked Missouri on ESPN2. Following the two wins, Troy dropped four of its next five games by a combined 22 points, including a four-point loss at defending national champion LSU. The Trojans went on a run from there, winning their final four games of the season to finish 7-4. The team was rewarded with the first bowl invitation in school history. On December 30, the Trojans played Northern Illinois in the fifth annual Silicon Valley Football Classic in San Jose. Senior Demarcus Ware was named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year, and in April, was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, with the 11th overall pick (Dallas Cowboys). 2005 - The Trojans’ second season in the Sun Belt did not prove to be as successful as the first. The highligh of the season was a 13-10 victory over North Texas in Denton, snapping a 22-game conference Mean Green win streak in front a national television audience. That victory, however, was overshadowed by a pair of home losses and a 4-7 record. 2006 - The Trojans debuted a new offensive philosophy that moved away from the traditional power ground game the program was known for. Troy led the Sun Belt Conference in pass-
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL ing en route to their first league title. Near misses against Florida State and Georgia Tech early in the season, along with tough losses at UAB and Nebraska, left the Trojans at 1-4 heading into conference play. The team rebounded with four straight wins before a home loss to Arkansas State put the Trojans’ backs against the wall. That wall fell when Troy won in the “Miracle at Murfreesboro”, defeating Middle Tennessee State after scoring two touchdowns with just 2:14 to play in the game. A win over FIU the next week clinched Troy’s league title and a berth in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl where the Trojans steamed Rice 41-17 to complete an 8-5 season. Junior quarterback Omar Haugabook earned Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year honors, Newcomer of the Year and the Offensive Player of the Year honors before throwing for four touchdowns in the New Orleans Bowl and running for another one en route to winning MVP honors. 2007 - The Trojans faced two finalists for the Heisman Trophy, including facing the eventual Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. Troy faced four SEC opponents during the season, including the defending national champion in Florida. The Trojans defeated Oklahoma State in front of a nationallytelevised audience at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium, 43-22, and never trailed in the contest. The Trojans were undefeated in conference play headed into the final game season, unfortunately losing to FAU and settling for a share of the Sun Belt Conference championship. Cornerback Leodis McKelvin tied a Sun Belt Conference record when he was drafted with the 11th overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He was also named to three All-American Teams in his senior season. 2008 - The Trojans faced the two teams that played in the BCS National Championship Game from the year before in LSU and Ohio State. The Trojans faced an opponent from the Big 10, Big 12 and SEC in their non-conference games. Troy won their third consecutive Sun Belt Conference Championship by dropping just one conference game throughout the season. The Trojans were rewarded for their efforts with a bid to the New Orleans Bowl and 13 selections to All-Sun Belt Conference Team at the conclusion of the season.
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Formed in 1960, the ACC as it was known, was created by four in-state rivals; Troy, Jacksonville State, Florence State (now North Alabama) and Livingston (now West Alabama). The Trojans dominated the last three years of the conference, claiming the league title in 1967, 1968 and 1969. Its predecessor, the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference, was formed in 1938 by the same in-state schools, along with Marion Military and St. Bernard. It was the first conferene that the Trojans joined, and they would claim the league title for the first time in 1939. They also won back-to-back titles in 1941 and 1942.
BILLY ATKINS
Took over as head coach at Troy after William Clipson’s 1-8 season in 1965, and immediately revived the program. He brought the Trojans to national prominence, and during his six years his record was 44-16-2 including the 168 NAIA National Championship. He coached several of the all-time greats in Troy history including Sim Byrd, Ronnie Shelley and Vince Green. Atkins is second on the school’s all-time win list behind current head coach Larry Blakeney.
BATTLE FOR THE OL’ SCHOOL BELL
At every level of college football, there are great rivalries. For Troy, it is bitter rival Jacksonville State University. The two teams began playing each other in 1924, with the Gamecocks holding a 33-28-2 edge in the all-time series. However, the Trojans have won seven straight and 12-of-15 in the series. Both schools began as teacher colleges in the late 1800s, and, when the teams first played, they created a trophy that the winner would have until the teams met again the following year. School officials determined that it was fitting for two teachers colleges to play for a school bell. The Ol’ School Bell, as it is called, has been in Troy for the past 10 years and will remain in Troy in the near future since the teams are not scheduled to play against each other.
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 picked because students were at home for the holidays at this time, and many fans who would like to take in other bowl games later in the month, and on Jan. 1, will be able to do so at this time.” However, 2004 marked the first time the Trojans were eligible for an automatic bowl bid since moving to Division I-A. Troy’s new home, the Sun Belt Conference, sends its champion to the New Orleans Bowl each season in December. Even though Troy did not earn the automatic bid to the New Orleans Bowl, the Trojans did earn an invitation to the Silicon Valley Football Classic in San Jose, Calif. On a rainy night in California, the Trojans made their Division I-A bowl debut against Northern Illinois from the Mid-American Conference. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, the Trojans turned as cold as the weather and dropped a 34-21 decision to the Huskies. The Trojans earned their first bowl victory in 2005, downing Rice 41-17 in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Troy earned its way into the bowl by posting a 6-1 record in Sun Belt Conference play to capture their first SBC title.
BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD
Following the 1999 season, two-time All-America defensive tackle Al Lucas claimed the award, given annually to the top defensive player in Division I-AA. Lucas tragically died as the result of an on-field injury suffered in an Arena Football League game on April 10, 2005.
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SIM BYRD
One of the greatest players ever to play at Troy, Byrd owns many of the school’s all-time passing records. During his three seasons at quarterback, he guided the Trojans to a 24-8 record and the school’s first national championship, the NAIA title in 1968. Named first-team All-America and All-ACC his se-
The Trojans have played in four bowl games in their history - the 1948 Paper Bowl, in Pensacola, Fla., the 2004 Silicon Valley Football Classic, in San Jose, Calif. and the 2006 and 2008 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. The Trojans faced archrival Jacksonville State in the Paper Bowl, losing 19-0 at Pensacola High School’s new stadium, which had just one set of bleachers, according to records. The game was played on Dec. 18 and sponsored by Southern paper mills as a tribute to the nearly 100,000 workers in the industry at that time. An excerpt from the game program reads “the paper-making industry at Cantonment means much to Pensacola and this area of the state in payrolls and business generally ... December 18 was
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TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 nior year in 1968, he set the single-season record for passing yards with 3,569 in 1968 while also setting school records for completions (260), attempts (414).
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Montgomery at Cramton Bowl. Troy faced off against Maxwell Field, claiming a 13-0 victory.
GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE
Clem set the standard for all Troy kickers. He was the key participant in one of the most historic plays in school history “The Kick” as it has been dubbed by Troy faithful. His 50-yard field goal as time expired gave Troy an 18-17 win over North Dakota State in 1984 and its first NCAA Division II national championship. Clem set the single-game record for points in a game with 14, and owns the career record book. Clem kicked 48 field goals in his four years in Troy, from 1984-87. He still holds the school record for attempts with 78 and consecutive PATs made (166).
Members from Troy, Delta State, Florence State (now North Alabama), Livingston (now West Alabama), Tennessee-Martin and Jacksonville State all met in Birmingham during the summer of 1970 to form the Mid-South Conference. Scheduling conflicts in the first year allowed competition only in football. Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls State joined the conference later, giving the conference eight members and the league changed its name to the Gulf South Conference. On June 4, 1990, Troy officially withdrew from the GSC. During its 20 years in the GSC, Troy claimed six conference titles. The Trojans hold a 129-75-5 all-time record in GSC play.
NICK COLBERT
“THE KICK”
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Nick Colbert was named as a 2000 College Football ScholarAthlete by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He was one of 16 award recipients named in 2000 for the award, which represents college football’s finest studentathletes from all divisions. Colbert graduated from Troy in May 2001 with his degree in Biology. He finished his degree boasting a grade point average better than 3.7. He was an annual member on the school’s Provost’s and Chancellor’s lists for academic excellence. Since 1959, when the first class was selected, 586 scholar-athletes have been awarded the honor based on superior academic performance, outstanding football ability, strong leadership and citizenship. Each scholarathlete is awarded an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship and honored at the Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. Other notable athletes to earn the award along with Colbert were Purdue’s Drew Brees, Florida State’s Chris Weinke and a fellow Southland Football League athlete, McNeese State’s Wes Hines.
COMING-OUT PARTY
Troy made its Division I-A debut on Sept. 1, 2001, when the Trojans traveled to face fourth-ranked Nebraska. The Trojans showed they could play at the I-A level, taking an early 7-0 lead on a 9-yard touchdown run by Demontray Carter. Brock Nutter capped an improbable half, throwing a 31-yard touchdown pass to Heyward Skipper to cut the Cornhuskers’ lead to 2814 at the intermission. The Trojans fought valiantly in the second half, keeping Nebraska out of the end zone on two drives inside the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter. Jimmy McClain stopped Eric Crouch on the 1-yard line, and the entire defense stopped Thunder Collins from leaping into the endzone.
CHAN GAILEY
Gailey led the Trojans to the 1984 Division II national championship. In his two seasons at Troy, Gailey led the Trojans to a 19-5 record. After taking over the program in 1983, he guided the Trojans to a five-game improvement, going 7-4 his fist year. His final year, he led the Trojans to the national title.
FIRST NIGHT GAME
In 1928, the Troy football team played its first night game in
“The Kick,” as it is called, is used to describe Ted Clem’s 50yard field goal as time expired that gave Troy an 18-17 win over North Dakota in the 1984 Division II national title game. The kick was Clem’s third field goal of the game and finished off one of the greatest comebacks in school history after the Trojans fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter.
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Drew Boteler’s 22-yard field goal attempt slipped through the uprights, capping a 14-point comeback, as Troy rallied to knock off North Texas, 18-16, in the school’s first home game against a Division I-A school on Dec. 1, 2001. Boteler’s gamewinner was not a picture-perfect kick. The field was soaked from rain that had fallen throughout the day, and the redshirt freshman slipped while planting to make the kick. On top of that, the kick was tipped at the line of scrimmage, leading one North Texas lineman to celebrate as the officials signaled the kick was good.
LEODIS MCKELVIN
Leodis McKelvin became the second Trojan to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft when he was selected as the 11th overall pick by the Buffalo Bills. He is also the first Trojan to be named an All-American in football since the Trojans joined the ranks of NCAA Division I.
VIRGIL MCKINLEY
Virgil McKinley, a professor at the Troy Normal School, was charged with the task of fielding the first school football team. McKinley, who attended the University of Alabama but never received a football letter, had 14 players try out for the team but kept just 11. He guided the squad to a 1-0-2 record that first season against a variety of community, high school and other university teams.
MIRACLE IN MURFREESBORO
Senior receiver Smokey Hampton turned in the performance of a lifetime with catch-after-catch, leading the Trojans to a victory at Middle Tennessee after trailing 20-7 with just 2:19 remaining in the contest. The senior combined with Gary Banks to catch touchdown passes in a 21-20 Troy victory.
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A four-year starter for the Trojans, Brock Nutter never missed a start, starting all 44 regular-season games and four I-AA playoff games, setting a new school record. He was selected as team captain his last three seasons and held a 35-13 record as a starter. Nutter rewrote the passing record book, completing 581 passes, surpassing Sim Byrd’s record of 575. He also attempted 1037 passes, shattering the former record held by Byrd of 924. Nutter threw for a school-record 7,791 yards and also broke the school record for total offense, with 7,494 yards.
OVERTIME GAMES
Troy has played four overtime games in its history, standing 1-3 in those contests. The latest occurred in 2008 at the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against Southern Miss in which the Golden Eagles prevailed over Troy 30-27. Prior to that, the Trojans last overtime game came in 2005, as the Trojans fell 31-28 at UL-Lafayette on October 29. The other games were a 13-10 win over former Southland Football League rival Sam Houston State on October 11, 1997 and a 19-16 home loss to Utah State on November 16, 2002.
PRO BOWL
The 2007 NFL Pro Bowl featured two former Troy Trojans in the starting lineup for the National Football Conference (NFC) in Osi Umeniyora and Demarcus Ware. It marked the first time that two Trojans were starting in the prestigious postseason game for the National Football League.
STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS
three titles, in 1996, 1999 and 2000. The Trojans posted a 26-9 record in conference play during their five seasons and saw 54 players earned all-conference honors, while two players earned Defensive Player of the Year (Pratt Lyons, 1996; Anthony Rabb, 1999) honors and another Newcomer of the Year (Demontray Carter, 2000). Head coach Larry Blakeney twice earned Coach of the Year honors (1999 and 2000).
SUPER BOWL
Three former Troy University Trojans have played in the Super Bowl in the modern era, with all three claiming Super Bowl rings in the process. Former offensive lineman Kerry Jenkins won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Bucs, while most recently former defensive end Osi Umenyiora and place kicker Lawrence Tynes won with the New York Giants - defeating previously unbeaten New England in the process.
SUN BELT CONFERENCE
On May 23, 2003, Troy University accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference in all sports, marking the first time all of Troy’s sports will be in the same league since the school moved to Division I in 1993. The Troy football program began play in its first Division I-A conference home in the fall of 2004, while all other sports began competition in the league beginning in the fall of 2005.
THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN TROY
On Sept. 3, 1988, Troy opened its defense of the 1987 Division II national championship at home against Southeast Missouri. Clinging to a 13-6 lead midway through the third quarter of a tight game, a transformer that controlled power to the lights at then Memorial Stadium malfunctioned, cutting the stadium lights. During the ensuing two-and-a-half hour delay, the teams discussed their options. After deciding against moving the game to Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl, the teams elected to finish the game on Troy’s lower practice field, which was lighted.
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In the summer of 1995, Troy, along with Jacksonville State, McNeese State, Nicholls State, Northwestern State, Sam Houston State, Southwest Texas and Stephen F. Austin, met in New Orleans to reform the Southland Conference into a football only sub-conference, the Southland Football League. During their five seasons in the SFL, the Trojans claimed
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Since Troy joined the NCAA in the 1970s, the Trojans have had two statistical champions in an individual category. Quarterback Willie Tullis led the nation in passing efficiency during the 1980 season among Division II teams. Tullis had a passing efficiency rating of 147.5 after completing 108 of 203 passes (.532 percentage). He connected for 15 touchdowns and threw just eight interceptions. Tullis threw for 1,880 yards in 10 games that season. Andy Swafford captured the other statistical title in 1997 at the Division I-AA level, when he led the nation in kickoff returns, averaging 31.4 yards on 14 kick returns. He tallied 440 yards in returns during the 1997 campaign.
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and the top ten, five times.
TRACKING THE TROY FOOTBALL FIELD
Troy hasn’t always been University. When the school was founded in 1887, the school was called the State Normal School - Troy. In 1929 the school changed its name to the Troy State Teachers College. That would last until 1957, when the school was renamed Troy College. The school was then named Troy State University in 1967 . In 2004, the Board of Trustees voted to remove the “State” from the name, making it Troy University. Trustees felt the name change allows the university system to reflect its quality, funding sources and global mission better.
The Troy football team’s home field has changed locations numerous times through the years. The inaugural team played off campus in a field on Orion Street. In 1910, The Association built an athletic field on the north side of the old college campus. The field was built by V.P. McKinley, the players and a handful of students. It had a grandstand, bleachers and a six-foot fence that surrounded the field. In 1925, the team began playing games on campus, on the site of what is now Shackleford Hall. Over the next 25 years, the Troy football team played its home games on the grounds where Smith Hall now stands and in a field that is now the outfield of Riddle-Pace Field. In 1950, Memorial Stadium opened for the first time. It began with a seating capacity of 5,000 but has grown to more than 30,000 today and is known as Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium.
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T-Roy, the Troy mascot and a fan favorite, has been a familiar sight at Troy athletic events since making his first appearance in the mid 1980s. T-Roy became the official school mascot after a campus-wide decision on the name for a new mascot. There was an election by the student body with “T-Roy” coming out on top. In the spring of 2008, T-Roy was voted the third best mascot in the nation.
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VOICES OF THE TROJANS
Over the past 25 years, Troy has had four play-by-play announcers, including current announcer Barry McKnight. For the majority of those years, Ralph Black was the “Voice of the Trojans.” Black called more than 200 of Troy’s football games, including both Division II national championships. Black served as the play-by-play announcer for all Troy sports, having broadcast two Division II national championships in baseball and the Division II championship game in basketball (1992).
DEMARCUS WARE
Demarcus Ware became the first-ever first round draft pick for the Troy Trojans, when he was selected in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Ware was the 11th overall pick of the draft.
TROJANS - THE NICKNAME
The Troy athletic teams have had a variety of names through the years - from Bulldogs to Teachers to Red Wave. As the football team began competition in the 1910s, the team was called Bulldogs or Teachers (since the school began as a teacher’s college). In 1922, the group was called Trojans for the first time. That lasted until Albert Elmore’s arrival on campus in 1931. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Elmore changed the nickname to Red Wave, a variation of Crimson Tide. The Red Wave moniker stuck until 1973, when the student body was again charged with voting for its new team nickname. The first game of the season in 1973 was on the road against Northeast Louisiana (now Louisiana-Monroe). The squad departed Troy without a nickname, but students voted on the nickname that Saturday morning. The winner? Trojans. The current nickname won the election by a two-to-one margin, with the ballots being tallied hours before kickoff. With the new nickname, the Trojans battled Northeast Louisiana to a 15-15 tie.
TROJANS IN THE POLLS
During their eight years at the I-AA level, the Trojans were a mainstay in the I-AA polls. Troy finished ranked in the Top 25 every year but one (1997). Troy finished at the top of the polls in 1993, and was ranked number one for three straight weeks in 2000. Overall, the Trojans finished in the top five, four times
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Led by a record-setting aerial attack and a defense that recorded four shutouts, the Red Wave claimed the 1969 NAIA National Championship with a 43-35 victory over Texas A&I at Cramton Bowl (Montgomery, Ala.). Under the guidance of third-year head coach Bill Atkins, Troy opened the season with a 49-31 win over Samford. In that game, quarterback Sim Byrd threw five touchdowns, hitting 23-of-33 passes for 443 yards. The Red Wave continued to roll, winning its first seven games. Byrd led Troy past Delta State, 35-23, connecting on 34-of-49 passes for 325 yards and three touchdowns; also rushing for two touchdowns. Her followed that performance with five touchdown passes, all to Danny Grant, in a 52-0 win over McNeese State. Cecil Barber scored two touchdowns, one Troy had on a 53-yard run and the other on a fiverisen to numyard pass. ber three in Bobby Enslen scored on a 54the national poll yard pass, and Vince Green scored before dropping on a 15-yard reception. Doug Taylor a 12-3 decision to was named Most Valuable LineTennessee-Mar tin. man after catching two touchByrd and Heard threw down passes from Byrd, one from eight interceptions as five-yards out and the other from three. the Red Wave could only Byrd and Shelley were named to the NAIA muster a 34-yard field All-American First Team at the conclusion of the seagoal by Randy Hicks in the son after their loss. outstanding year. Troy bounced back the next week, and demolished Rushing Concordia (W.Va.), 76-0, on HomePlayer Att Yards coming at Movie Gallery Stadium, risCecil Barber 167 724 ing back to number four in the NAIA Date Opponent Score Jeff Cotton 114 451 rankings and earning a berth in the Sept. 14 at Samford J.A. Williams 38 173 W, 49-31 playoffs. Byrd was at it again, throw- Sept. 21 Gordon Military W, 47-7 W, 42-23 ing for six touchdowns and rushing Sept. 28 # Livingston Passing Player A-C-I Yards TD Oct. 5 $ Sam Houston St. W, 37-19 for another, while Ronnie Shelley reSim Byrd 414-260-21 3569 41 Oct. 12 Delta State W, 35-23 turned two punts for touchdowns. Al Head 62-28-5 360 7 Oct. 19 at Jacksonville St. W, 31-0 The Red Wave advanced to the Oct. 26 at Florence St. W, 41-0 title game with a 63-10 victory over Receiving Nov. 2 McNeese State W, 52-0 Willamette (Ore.) in the semifinals. Player Catches Yards TD Nov. 9 at UT-Martin L, 12-3 Byrd threw for six touchdowns, while Nov. 16 Concord (HC) W, 76-0 Danny Grant 72 1002 14 Bobby Enslen 61 970 12 his back-up Al Heard threw two. ShelChampion Bowl Semfinal Doug Taylor 45 574 8 ley joined the scoring with a 66-yard Dec. 7 Willamette (Ore.) W, 63-10 Vince Green 54 500 7 interception. Champion Bowl In the national title game, Byrd Dec. 14 # Texas A&I W, 43-35 Interceptions connected on 25-of-44 passes and # - played at Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Player Int. Yards threw five touchdowns en route to Ala. Ronnie Shelley 15 294 $ - played at Rip Hewes Stadium, Dothan, David Cooper 6 33 Most Valuable Back honors as the Ala. Red Wave cruised past Texas A&I.
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Ted Clem’s 50-yard field goal with no time remaining Troy handed Troy an 18-17 win over North Dakota State and the bounced back 1984 Division II national championship in McAllen, Texas. to win its last With under 1:30 left in the game, Troy senior quarterback two games and Carey Christensen, who had suffered a foot injury earlier in the Gulf South the season and split time with freshman Mike Turk, led Troy Conference on a last-ditch drive. Starting from the Trojans’ 10-yard line, title. The Christensen led Troy to the Bison 32. Trojans routed With the clock running, the kicking team was rushed onto UT-Martin, 31-7, the field. Clem’s foot met the ball as the horn sounded, and on Homecoming his attempt sailed through the uprights for the win. “The Kick,” and wrapped as it is known in Trojan football lore, was the longest field goal up the in Division II playoff history at the time. Clem was not the only freshman walk-on to make an impact on the Trojans winning the national title. Turk, who walked on in the spring of 1984, moved rapidly up the depth chart and was thrust into the starting role in the third game of the season after Christensen went down with a broken foot. regular season with a 42-39 vic Turk carried the tory over archrival Jacksonville load the rest of the seaState. With the GSC title, the son as the starter, going Trojans advanced to the on to earn Gulf South Division II playoffs and Conference “Freshman hosted Central State (Ohio) of the Year” honors. Then in the quarterfinals. The coached by Chan Gailey, the wishbone offense flexed Trojans opened the season with its muscles, running up a 26-7 win over Nicholls State. 579 yards of offense, as Troy The defense held the Colonels to pulled out a 31-21 win. The semifinals just 83 yards on the ground, with were a repeat of the quarterfinals as the Rufus Cox delivering the striking offense ruled the day. Troy pounded out 537 yards blow on a 51-yard touchdown catch and demolished Towson State, 45-3, to advance to the from Christensen. Troy rolled through Florida A&M the title game. next week, 17-3, and followed that up with a 35-26 win over Livingston. Holding on to a slim 28-26 lead, and with Livingston driving, Mike Brewster returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown to seal the win, which was marred by the loss of Christensen early in the game with a broken Date Opponent Score Rushing foot. Turk came on in relief, going 8-of-13 passing for Sept. 8 Nicholls State W, 26-7 Player Att Yards TD 166 yards and a touchdown. Sept. 15 # Florida A&M W, 17-3 Ted Horstead 238 1123 5 The Trojan offense racked up 468 yards, 382 on Sept. 22 Livingston W, 35-26 Mike Turk 132 556 8 Sept. 29 at West Georgia W, 41-10 Doug Brown 65 437 3 the ground, in a 41-10 win over West Georgia. The ground attack continued its pounding the next week, Oct. 6 at Valdosta State W, 27-12 racking up 331 yards, 92 by Turk, in a 27-12 win over Oct. 13 at Mississippi College W, 14-7 Passing Player A-C-I Yards TD Oct. 20 Delta State W, 35-20 Valdosta State. Mike Turk 108-55-2 989 5 Oct. 27 at North Alabama L, 13-10 Trailing No. 10 Mississippi College 7-0 in the C. Christensen 80-45-0 813 5 Nov. 3 UT-Martin (HC) W, 31-7 fourth quarter, the Trojans scored twice in the final Nov. 10 at Jacksonville St. W, 42-39 six minutes to pull out a 14-7 win. Turk began the Receiving rally with a quarterback sneak from the 1-yard line. Player Catches Yards TD Quarterfinals On the ensuing kickoff, Brewster forced a fumble, Rufus Cox 56 1169 7 Nov. 24 Central State (Ohio) W, 31-21 which Troy recovered at the Choctaw 20. One play Lee Hollingsworth 23 437 4 Semifinals later, Turk found Rufus Cox with a TD pass to preDec. 1 Towson State W, 45-3 serve the Trojans’ victory. The offense was back in Interceptions order against Delta State, racking up 459 yards in a Championship Player Int. Yards TD Dec. 8 $ North Dakota St. W, 18-17 35-20 win over the Statesmen. Mike Brewster 3 51 1 The Trojans then faced another setback, dropping # - played in the Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. Tackles a 13-10 decision to UNA. Troy had two chances late in $ - played at the Palm Bowl, McAllen, Tex. Player Solo Assists Total the game, but an interception coupled with Clem missRobert Bradley 74 61 135 ing a 39-yard field goal with nine seconds left, sealed Troy’s fate.
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Led by offense that averaged 430.4 yards per game, the Troy football team won its last 12 games to claim the 1987 Division II national title. The Trojans got off to 0-1-1 start, dropping an 18-17 decision on the road at Southeast Missouri in the opener. Ted Clem missed a 42-yard field goal in the final minute which would have given the Trojans the lead. Troy followed its tough opener with a 17-17 tie with Nicholls State. On a rain-soaked field, Clem missed another clutch kick, this time a 40-yarder with a 1:39 left. Troy's offense showed its strength in the home opener against West Texas with a 45-0 rout. Mike Turk led the offense with 50 yards on six carries as the offense racked up 356 yards. The Trojans picked up some confidence in pulling out a 24-17 win over Livingston on the road. The Troy offense picked up 349 yards of total offense, highlighted by Titus Dixon's 63-yard touchdown reception from Turk in the second quarter. The offense continued to roll bles, as Troy defeated Central Florida, 31-10, to for Troy the next week, racking advance to the title game. Turk led the offense up a school-record 621 yards again, rushing for two touchdowns and passing in a 44-6 win over West Georgia. for another, leading the Troy rushing attack Backup quarterback Bob Godsey with 78 yards on 13 carries. came on in relief of Turk and led the The Trojans would not be denied Troy offensive attack with 88 yards in the national title game, rallying from on six carries, including a 66-yard a 10-3 halftime deficit to pull out a touchdown run in the fourth quarter. 31-17 win over Portland State and The Trojans put up more than 40 their second national title in four years. points their next two games to extend their Turk set a championship game record with 190 winning streak to five. Troy went yards on 25 carries and Dixon ran the reverse four on the road and demolished nationally ranked times for 111 yards, and one 49-yard TD. and previously undefeated Valdosta State, 44-7 Turk was named to the All-America team following and followed that with a 48-21 victory over Mississippi his senior season and was runner-up for the Harlon Hill College, as Thomas Miller and Al Harris both ran back intercep- Trophy. tions for touchdowns. The Trojans scored 30 or more in the next three games to capture eight in a row. Tony Jackson rushed for 123 yards on 20 carries as Troy defeated Delta State, 38-6. The next week Turk guided the offense, going 7-of-10 for 112 yards and one Date Opponent Score Rushing touchdown, while rushing for 67 yards on seven carSept. 5 at SE Missouri L, 18-17 Player Att Yards ries and touchdown, as Troy blew out North Alabama, Sept. 12 at Nicholls State T, 17-17 Tony Jackson 176 938 38-3. Sept. 19 West Texas State W, 45-0 Mike Turk 163 930 The Trojans continued their offensive ways in a Sept. 26 at Livingston W, 24-17 Passing 31-21 win over UT-Martin. Troy broke the schoolOct. 3 West Georgia W, 44-6 Player A-C-I Yards TD record for the second time during the season, Oct. 10 Valdosta State W, 44-7 Mike Turk 190-87-7 1460 10 rolling up 633 yards in the win. Turk was 11-of-18 Oct. 17 Mississippi College W, 48-21 Bob Godsey 47-24-2 392 1 passing for 262 yards with two touchdowns and Oct. 24 at Delta State W, 38-6 a 97-yard TD pass to Dixon. With the Gulf South Receiving Oct. 31 No. Alabama (HC) W, 38-3 Player Catches Yards TD Conference title on the line, Troy defeated archriNov. 7 at UT-Martin W, 31-21 Al Harris 41 654 6 val Jacksonville State, 14-9, to earn a berth in the Nov. 14 Jacksonville State W, 14-9 Titus Dixon 32 651 5 Division II playoffs. Turk led the offense with 101 Quarterfinals Bo Pittman 2 12 0 yards rushing, with Jackson adding 78. Nov. 21 Winston-Salem W, 45-14 Robert Carter 7 89 0 Troy's winning streak entered the playoffs with Semifinals Interceptions nine straight wins and ran the streak to 10 with Nov. 28 at Central Florida W, 31-10 Player Int. Yards a 45-14 win over Winston-Salem in the quarterfiAl Harris 3 21 nals. The Troy offense picked up 383 yards rushChampionship Doug Parris 3 11 ing, led by Jackson's 93 yards on 12 carries. Dec. 5 $ Portland State W, 31-17 The defense stepped up in the semifinals, caus$ - Played at Brawly Stadium, Florence, Ala. ing eight turnovers, four interceptions and four fum-
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Abare, Kim (WR - Forsythe, GA - 1968) Abney, Donald (DB - Monroeville, AL - 1980-82) Adams, Arthur (DB - Lithonia, GA - 2001-04) Adams, Bo (QB - Lilburn, GA - 1990-91) Adams, Hunter (LB - Eclectic, AL - 2002) Adams, John (OL - Opp, AL - 1975-79) Adams, Lomax (WR - Columbus, GA - 1952) Adams, Mark (LB - Huntsville, AL - 1979) Adams, Rusty (K - Brantley, AL - 1979-80) Adams, Steven (OL – Bruce, FL - 2007-08) Adkinson, Pat (FB - Samson, AL - 1956-59) Agne, Jeff (DL - Jacksonville, FL - 1978-81) Agnew, Reggie (LB - Fayette, AL - 1993-94) Alford, Freddy (QB - Bainbridge, GA - 1957) Alford, Max (WR - Ocilla, GA - 1956) Allen, Danny (DL - Altamonte Springs, FL - 1979) Allen, Josh (WR - Tifton, GA - 2005-07) Allen, Matt (P - Montgomery, AL - 1997-2000) Alvis, Ken (DB - Demopolis, AL - 1995) Amerson, Andrew (WR - San Diego, CA - 2002) Amos, Mike (OL/DL - Troy, AL - 1965) Anderson, Dennis (DL- Deland, FL - 1971-73) Anderson, Garrett (TE - Florala, AL - 2002) Anderson, Larry (OL/DL - Jacksonville, FL - 1964) Anderson, Matt (TE - Marietta, GA - 1995-96) Anderson, Mike (DB - Prattville, AL - 1978-81) Anderson, Rod (OL - Mobile, AL - 1980,82) Anderson, Walter (DL - Deland, FL - 1971) Andrews, Mike (DB - Ocala, FL - 1973-74) Anglin, Mark (WR - Ft. Walton Beach, FL - 1977) Ansley, Derrick (DB - Tallassee, AL - 2000-04) Anthony, John (RB - Florala, AL - 1978-81) Aplin, Charles (RB/DB - Florala, AL - 1960-63) Archie, Chris (DB - Milton, FL - 1997-2000) Armbrester, Matt (OL - Talladega, AL - 1998-99) Armstrong, Karl (LB - Montgomery, AL - 1975-77) Armstrong, Mike (LB - Montgomery, AL - 1994) Armstrong, Rob (DL - Graceville, FL - 1990) Arnold, Donnie (DB - Thomasville, AL - 1980-83) Arrington, Wayne (DL - Thomasville, GA - 1980) Athey, Dan (WR - Burkville, AL - 1952-53) Athey, Scott (OL/DL - Burkville, AL - 1952) Aultman, Marion (OL/DL - Panama City - 1951) Austin, Buddy (RB - Troy, AL - 1981) Austin, Rob (TE - Ft. Payne, AL - 2002,04-06) Autrey, Mark (DL - Greenville, AL - 1976-77) Avinger, Kenneth (OL/DL - Opp, AL - 1948) Awtrey, Jack (RB/DB - Manchester, GA - 1959)
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Babb, Ryan (FB - Phenix City, AL - 2004-06) Bacon, Dominque (DL - St. Petersburg, FL - 2003) Baker, Ben (RB/DB - Louisville, AL - 1958, 62-64) Baker, Joel (OL - Owens Crossroads -1971- 72) Baldwin, Ted (WR - Americus, GA - 1956) Ball, Eric (OL - Cocoa, FL - 1975-77) Banister, Mark (WR - College Park, GA - 1979) Banks, Gary (WR - Melvin, AL - 2004-07) Banks, Steve (QB - Prattville, AL - 1973-76) Banks, Willie (LB - Dothan, AL - 1987-90) Bankston, Morris (LB - Ozark, AL - 1985-88) Barber, Cecil (RB/DB - Brinson, GA - 1967-69) Bardon, Jim (OL/DL - Tuscaloosa, AL - 1965) Barefield, Keith (FB - Eufaula, AL - 1974) Barker, Melvin (LB - Tallassee, AL - 1971) Barker, Steve (RB - Birmingham, AL - 1975) Barkley, Jamie (QB - Burkville, AL - 1977) Barnes, Kenneth (RB/DB - Mableton, GA - 1964) Barnes, Randy (QB - Bonifay, FL - 1987-88) Barnes, Tim (WR - Winfield, AL - 1983-84) Barnett, Chris (OL - Troy, AL - 1980) Barrett, Bobby (DB - Auburn, AL - 1982-84) Barrow, Jim (WR/LB - Brewton, AL - 1963-66) Bassett, Carlos (OL/DL - Roanoke, AL - 1948) Bassett, Richard (FB - Troy, AL - 1972-74) Bassett, Wally (WR - Byron, GA - 1962-64) Bast, Karl (DL - Daleville, AL - 1971)
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Bates, Gordon (OL/DL - LaGrange, GA - 1961) Bates, Robert (FB/OL/DL - Rome, GA - 1962-63) Batie, James (WR - Columbus, GA - 1971) Batson, Terry (DL - Blountstown, FL - 1984-85) Bean, Erchell (WR - Clanton, AL - 1948) Beane, Billy (RB/DB - Sylacauga, AL - 1951-52) Bearden, Hansell (QB - Cairo, GA - 2001-03) Beavers, Jim (RB/DB - Tallassee, AL - 1948) Beck, Ersell (RB/DB - Sweetwater, AL - 1951) Bensinger, Dick (WR- Birmingham, AL - 1969-71) Bensinger, James (OL - Birmingham, AL - 1968) Benton, Rick (OL - Ellenwood, GA - 1975) Berry, Ronald (RB - Marbury, AL - 1972) Best, Karl (DB - Daleville, AL - 1970,71) Betterson, DeWhitt (RB - Starke, FL - 2001-04) Betts, Ira (WR - Montgomery, AL - 1958) Betts, Tim (DL - Pensacola, FL - 1997-00) Beverly, Jerry (RB - Troy, AL - 1981-83) Biddle, Alan (LB - Valley Head, AL - 1979-81) Bilbray, Maris (K - Winter Haven, FL - 1980) Billew, Dale (OL/DL - Lawrenceville, GA - 1967) Birmingham, John (RB - Alexander City - 2008) Bjorgan, Jon (OL - Panama City, FL - 1982-85) Blair, Curtis (1972) Black, Lance (WR - Mt. Airy, GA - 1997,99-2000) Black, LeBarron (RB - Springfield, FL - 1999-02) Black, Shane (DB - Clarksville, GA - 1993-96) Blackmon, Ben (QB - Montgomery, AL - 1998-99) Blackmon, Ray (OL/LB - Rehobeth, AL - 1984-87) Blackwell, Gary (LB - Opp, AL - 1985-88) Bledsoe, Mike (OL/DL - Cantonment - 1964, 65) Blow, Daryl (NG - Lakeland, FL - 1985-88) Boan, Donald (WR - Bay Minette, AL - 1956) Bodiford, Kirbie (OL - Montgomery, AL - 2003-06) Bohannon, Larry (RB/DB/QB - Trion, 1951,53) Boles, John (RB/DB - Shorter, AL - 1951) Bolton, Bob (WR - Sylacauga, AL - 1956-57) Bonner, Britton (FB - Foley, AL - 1992-94) Bonner, Jerry (WR - Robertsdale, AL - 1962) Booher, Monte (DL - Milton, FL - 1979) Booker, Chris (OL - Evergreen, AL - 1975) Booth, Roy (WR - Columbus, GA - 1957) Bostian, Donnie (OL - Warner, GA - 2002-04) Boteler, Drew (K - Florence, MS - 2001) Boudreaux, Brandon (DE - Auburn, AL - 2008) Bowden, Mike (QB - Lakeland, FL - 1979) Bowen, Eric (OL/DL - Highland Home, AL - 1965) Bowen, Jimmy (OL - Eastman, GA - 1977) Bowens, Chris (DB - Columbus, GA – 2006-08) Bowers, Edward (WR - Montgomery, AL - 1951) Bowie, Dwight (DB - Pell City, AL - 1977) Boyd, Bo (OL - Elba, AL - 1996-98) Boyd, Tom (RB/DB - Autaugaville, AL - 1956) Boyd, Travis (WR – Lacey’s Spring, AL – 2007-08) Boyd, Vinston (RB - Lanett, AL - 1972-75) Boyer, Stephen (OL - Ft. Pierce, FL - 1996) Boyles, Steve (LB - Ocala, FL - 1975-76) Boylston, Rob (LB - Tucker, GA - 1980) Bozeman, Ted (QB - Lowndesboro, AL - 1956) Bozeman, Travis (DB - Wetumpka, AL - 1999-00) Brackin, Richard (TE - Ozark, AL - 1984-85) Bradberry, Joe (OL/DL - Brewton, AL - 1962) Bradley, Robert (LB/DB - Brandon, FL - 1982-85) Bradshaw, Gary (DL - Elba, AL - 1980-83) Bradwell, Chris (DL - Jacksonville, FL - 2007) Brady, Daniel (WR - Prattville, AL - 1992-95) Brand, Eddie (OL/DL - Enterprise, AL - 1966) Brannon, Gene (QB - Hahira, GA - 1958) Brantley, James (OL - Dublin, GA - 1978) Brantley, Wade (DL - Augusta, GA - 1971-72) Bray, Justin (DB/WR - LaGrange, GA – 2006-08) Brazzell, Phillip (QB - Dothan, AL - 1976-77) Brentnell, Mike (DB - St. Petersburg, FL - 1980) Brewer, David (LB - Montgomery, AL - 1973-74) Brewer, Tommy (QB - Lanett, AL - 1964-66) Brewster, Mike (LB - Gadsden, AL - 1982-85) Brewster, Mitch (DL - Gadsden, AL - 1982-83) Bridewell, David (OL/DL - McCalla, AL - 1951) Bridges, James (WR - Coy, AL - 1964-65)
Bright, Emmett (DB - Lawtey, FL - 1979-80) Brinsfield, Paul (OL/DL - Atlanta, GA - 1966-69) Brnum, Frank (WR - Columbus, GA - 1956) Broadhurst, Blake (WR - Viera, FL - 2002-05) Brooks, Bruce (DL - Sylacauga, AL - 1972-75) Brooks, Cedrick (DB - West Point, GA - 1991-94) Brooks, Justin (RB - Dothan, AL - 2006) Brooks, Kerry (CB - Smith Station, AL - 1987) Brooks, Lee (1991) Brooks, Leo (OL/DL - Bainbridge, GA - 1956-58) Brooks, Preston (1986) Brooks, Richard (OL - Griffin, GA - 1968) Brown, Bill (RB/DB - Headland, AL - 1960) Brown, Daniel (WR - Belle Glade, FL - 1997-98) Brown, Doug (QB/RB - Billingsley, AL - 1981-84) Brown, Eddie (LB - Birmingham, AL - 1971) Brown, Jimmy (DL - Live Oak, FL - 1987-90) Brown, Larry (DE - Cairo, GA - 2002-05) Brown, Letrell (WR - Orlando, FL - 1995-98) Brown, Levi (QB - Mt. Juliet, TN - 2008) Brown, Marion (WR - Tuskegee, AL - 1978-80) Brown, Phyl (DB - Live Oak, FL - 1986-89) Brown, Tony (1980) Brownell, Josh (RB - Geneva, AL - 2006) Browner, Brian (DL - Cornelia, GA - 1992,93) Bruce, James (QB/FB - Andalusia, AL - 1960,61) Brundidge, Eddie (RB - Dozier, AL - 1983-86) Brunson, Don (FB - Elba, AL - 1956) Brunson, Matt (DL - Baker, FL - 1988-91) Bryan, Eddie (OL/DL - Elba, AL - 1967-68) Bryan, Tim (OL - Brantley, AL - 1978-81) Buckman, Ricky (RB - Jacksonville, FL - 1971-72) Burgess, Rick (1983) Burgess, Rodney (DB - Opelika, AL - 1973) Burk, Kenny (TE - Flomaton, AL - 1980-82) Burke, Jack (OL/DL - Augusta, GA - 1948) Burleson, Rex (QB - Montgomery, AL - 1963) Burroughs, Ron (OL/DL - Savannah - 1961-64) Burrows, John (OL/DL - St. Cloud, FL - 1963) Burton, Kennard (WR – Pahokee, FL – 2007-08) Bush, Charles (LB - Blakely, GA - 1989-92) Butterworth, Robert (FB - Talladega - 1969-70) Buttone, Thad (FB - Atlanta, GA - 1997-2000) Butts, Johnny (RB - Columbia, AL - 1984-86) Byerly, Jim (OL - Apopka, FL - 1995-98) Bynum, Derek (QB - Enterprise, AL - 1999-2001) Byrd, Sim (QB - Montgomery, AL - 1966-68) Byrd, Vinston (RB - Lanett, AL - 1974)
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Cain, David (DL - Jacksonville, AL - 2006) Caldwell, Jim (OL - Bay Minette, AL - 1969-70) Caldwell, Johnny (RB/DB - Thomaston- 1966) Caldwell, Mike (FB - Swainsboro, GA - 1967) Calhoun, Larry (RB/DB - Colquitt, GA - 1952-53) Calloway, Marcus (DL - Prattville, AL - 1968-71) Calvert, Jerome (WR - Atlanta, GA - 1994) Calvert, Murly (FB - Fairhope, AL - 1964) Calvin, Jorrick (DB - Baton Rouge, LA - 2008) Campbell, Don (OL/DL - Bradenton, FL - 1965) Campbell, Jimmy (OL - Dadeville, AL - 1974-77) Campbell, Steve (C - Cantonment, FL - 1986-87) Capers, David (DL - Columbus, GA - 1980-82) Caraway, Bo (K - Florala, AL - 1974) Carlton, Chase (DE - Fairhope, AL - 2003) Carlton, Marvin (RB/DB - Tallassee, AL - 1948) Carmichael, Buster (DL - Enterprise, AL - 1976) Carroll, Billy (OL - Atlanta, GA - 1971) Carroll, Breck (DL - Alabaster, AL - 1991-94) Carruthers, Blake (OL - Norman Park - 1997-00) Carroll, Rhoderick (RB - Prattville, AL - 2005) Carswell, Harold (LB - Hollywood, FL - 1984-86) Carter, Demontray (RB - Pensacola, FL - 2000-01) Carter, Johnathan (WR - Lineville, AL - 1999-00) Carter, Robert (RB - Highland Home - 1985-88) Carter, Sean (DB - Greenville, AL - 1984-85) Cassady, Randle (OL - Florala, AL - 1969-70) Cates, Brandon (1992) Cattouse, Kenny (RB - Keyport, NJ - 2004-07)
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Cotton, Jeff (RB/DB - Arlington, GA - 1966-68) Coullias, Steve (OL - Alachua, FL - 1981-84) Courtney, Leslie (WR - Robertsdale, AL - 1957) Covington, William (WR - Brady, TX - 1991-92) Cowart, Johnny (DB - Jacksonville, FL - 1969-72) Cox, Charles (RB/DB - Clanton, AL - 1948) Cox, Chris (FB - Melbourne, FL - 1999-2003) Cox, Glen (OL/DL - Arab, AL - 1948) Cox, Kevin (DB - Mobile, AL - 1994-97) Cox, Kyle (OL - Cypress, TX - 1990-91) Cox, Robert (RB/DB - Slocumb, AL - 1960-61) Cox, Rufus (WR - Gadsden, AL - 1982-84) Craik, Kenny (DL - Montgomery, AL - 1977-80) Crane, Doug (P - Moss Point, MS - 1982-84) Crawford, Roy (OL - Burkeville, AL - 1969-70) Cray, James Earl (WR - Hazlehurst, GA - 2004-05) Crenshaw, Steve (LB - Albany, GA - 1970-71,73) Crew, Mickey (RB/DB - Columbia, AL - 1965) Crook, Jason (OL - Memphis, TN - 1991-94) Crosby, Bennie (WR - Foley, AL - 1963-64) Crowder, Wayne (OL/DL - Lanett, AL - 1965) Crowe, Jerome (WR - Childersburg, AL - 1974-77) Crowe, Steve (OL/DL - Alexander City - 1967-68) Crozier, Barney (OL/DL - Byronville, GA - 1965) Cruse, Fred (RB/DB - Birmingham, AL - 1951-52) Crutchfield, Don (1972) Culbertson, Mike (TE - Milledgeville - 1971-74) Culbreth, Winton (OL/DL - Columbia, AL - 1948) Culley, Hazen (RB/DB - Daytona Beach - 1962) Cumbee, Michael (RB/DB - Roanoke, AL - 1966) Cumuze, Tim (OL - Troy, AL - 1973-76) Cunningham, Dale (OL - Ft. Walton, FL - 1980-81) Cunningham, Ywell (OL - Monroeville - 1979-80) Curington, Stan (OL - Ashburn, GA - 1999-2002) Curtis, Tyrell (OL – Delta, UT – 2007-08)
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Dagostin, Brad (OL - Gadsden, AL - 1996-98) Damm, Bruce (QB - Hicksville, NY - 1964-65) Daniel, Herman (CB - Tampa, FL - 1972) Daniels, Ron (RB - Palmetto, FL - 1974-77) Daoust, Dan (DL - Atlanta, GA - 1980) Davezan, Tony (RB - Warner Robins - 1976,77) David, Ben (PK - New Orleans, LA - 1991) Davis, Alan (OL - Northport, AL - 1973-74) Davis, Andrew (WR - Pelham, AL – 2006-08) Davis, Bernard (LB - Madison, FL - 2002-05) Davis, Jerry (RB - Birmingham, AL - 1982) Davis, Jon (OL - Opp, AL - 1992-94) Davis, Matt (OL - Centreville, AL - 1994-97) Davis, Michael (LB - Daphne, AL - 1994) Davis, Spencer (OL/DL - St. Andrew, FL - 1948) Davis, Stan (QB - Albany, GA - 1993-96) Davis, Walter (OL/DL - Birmingham - 1960-61) Dawkins, Sean (FB - Lawrenceville, GA - 2003-07) Dawson, Knowlan (LB - Miami, FL - 1987-88) Dawson, Mark (WR - Monroeville, AL - 1978) Day, Chris (WR - Birmingham, AL - 2000-02) Day, Leon (QB - Wenonah, AL - 1995) Deal, Kevin (WR - Demopolis, AL - 1981-82) Dean, Jeff (DB - Georgiana, AL - 1975) Dean, Junior (TE - Midland City, AL - 1977) Dean, Kevin (DL - Alexander City, AL - 1988-91) DeBardlaben, Billy (WR - Wetumpka, AL - 1961) DeBardelaben, Gerrell (LB - Prattville - 1994-97) Dees, Alvin (OL/DL - Evergreen, AL - 1966-68) Dees, Bubba (K - Grady, AL - 1975) Dees, Tyler (RB - Semmes, AL - 1997-99) Dehlic, Chris (OL - Paoloa, KS - 1988-89) Dempsey, Alvin (LB - Panama City, FL - 1994-96) Denison, Joey (OL - Troy, AL - 1983-85) Denton, Harry (OL/DL - Mobile, AL - 1965) Deraney, Rick (FLK - Barnesville, GA - 1972-73) DiCeasre, Joe (DB - Lakeland, FL - 1980-81) Dickey, Tony (1981) Divens, Eric (TE - Destin, FL - 1996-97) Dixon, Billy (TE - Cordele, GA - 1975-77) Dixon, Carlos (WR - Tampa, FL - 2002) Dixon, Titus (WR - Clewiston, AL - 1985-88)
Dobbs, Richard (OL - Gadsden, AL - 1984-87) Dockery, Larry (QB - Compton, CA - 2005) Dodd, Tony (DL - Covington, GA - 1978-81) Dominguez, Gil (WR - Miami, FL - 1965) Donaldson, Archie (DB - Ocala, FL - 1979-81) Donaldson, Tony (OL - Montgomery, AL - 1968) Donelson, Tony (TB - Dothan, AL - 1994-98) Donnell, Tracey (LB - Dothan, AL - 1992-93) Dorsey, Larry (1978) Dowdell, Charles (OL/DL - Auburn, AL - 1962-65) Dowel, Dennis (LB - Jacksonville, FL - 1966) Doyle, Tommy (DB - Pell City, AL - 1977) Dozier, Cary (OL/DL - Troy, AL - 1959) DuBose, Jim (OL - Opp, AL - 1970-72) DuBose, Wayland (WR - Elba, AL - 1948) Duffie, Charles (RB/DB - Sylacauga, AL - 1952) Dugosh, Tommy (HB - Panama City, FL - 1983-86) Duke, Buddy (WR - Adel, GA - 1977) Dunbar, Jabar (RB - Thomasville - 1999-2000) Duncan, Jim (OL - Winter Haven, FL - 1968) Duncan, Kenneth (RB/DB - Moultrie, GA - 1966) Dunham, Cliff (RB - Columbus, GA - 1971-72) Dunlap, Travis (DB - LaGrange, GA - 2000-02) Dunnam, Keith (OL - Candam, GA - 1980) Dunne, Jack (OL - Pensacola, FL - 1971) Durgin, Aaron (LB - Fairhope, AL - 1991-92) Dwight, Reggie (TE - Cordele, GA - 1991)
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East, Marlo (RB - Sandersville, GA - 2003,05-06) Eberhart, Randy (OL - Crossville, TN - 1978-80) Echols, Mike (FB - Auburn, AL - 1973-74) Eddenfield, Kenny (WR - St. Charles - 1985-88) Eddins, Donald (WR - Demopolis, AL - 1968) Eddins, Larry (WR - Frisco City, AL - 1965) Edmondson, Tim (DB - Alabaster, AL - 1979) Edwards, Fernandus (RB - Enterprise, AL - 2008) Edwards, James (OL - Tallahassee, FL - 2002-05) Eliason, Troy (OL - Crestview, FL - 1991-94) Ellerbee, Buddy (RB/DB - Columbus, GA - 1951) Ellis, Obed (OL - Wetumpka, AL - 1999-2002) Ellisor, Reynolds (OL/DL - Mobile, AL - 1952) Elmore, Frank (RB/DB - Gordo, AL - 1966-68) Elmore, J.T. (RB/DB - Reform, AL - 1948) England, Cliff (WR - College Park, GA - 1978-80) Enloe, Lee (DB - Atlanta, GA - 1976-79) Enslen, Bobby (QB- Montgomery, AL - 1967-68) Epkins, Patrick (LB - Prattville, AL - 1993-94) Evans, Billie (LB - Pensacola, FL - 1979-80) Evans, Neal (OL/DL - Montgomery, AL - 1958) Everitt, Ricky (OL - Vernon, FL - 1971) Ezell, Billy (RB/DB - Troy, AL - 1948)
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Faircloth, John (OL/DL - Brundidge, AL - 1959-61) Faircloth, Kenny (LB - Grady, AL - 1986-87) Faniels, Ron (LB - Palmetto, FL - 1975) Farmer, Glen (P - Prattville, AL - 1981-82) Farmer, Robby (LB - Hayden, AL - 2000-04) Farrar, Joe (LB - West Blocton, AL - 1971-73) Farrar, Pete (WR - Phenix City, AL - 1951) Faulk, Carlton (DL - Jacksonville, FL - 1975-78) Faulk, Dwight (OL/DL - Honorville, AL- 1963-66) Faulk, John (OL/DL - Samson, AL - 1962) Faulk, Johnny (DB - Dothan, AL - 2002-05) Feachen, David (DB - Andalusia, AL - 1971) Felton, Eric (WR - Ft. Myers, FL - 2001-02) Felton, Shelton (DL - Cordele, GA - 1999-02) Ferguson, Tyrone (DB - Montgomery - 1974-77) Ferris, Harold (RB/DB - Elba, AL - 1952,53) Fiddler, Ronnie (RB/DB - Mobile, AL - 1951) Fields, Aaron (DL - Notasulga, AL - 1998-99) Fields, Tommy (WR - Phenix City, AL - 1957) Fishbaugh, Robert (WR - Ft. Walton - 1963-64) Fitzgerald, Tim (WR - Keene, NH - 1957-58) Fitzpatrick, Joe (RB - Union Springs - 1992-93) Flannagan-Brown, Germaine (OL – Orrville – 2007)
Fleming, Richard (OL/DL - Enterprise, AL - 1948)
3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS
Causey, Ed (OL/DL - Montgomery, AL - 1948) Causey, Leroy (OL/DL - Eufaula, AL - 1951) Cavender, Mike (RB/DB - Newnan, GA - 1963-65) Caviness, Bobby (OL - Gardendale, AL - 1982) Cayton, Paul (OL/DL - Prattville, AL - 1948) Chalkley, Henry (WR - Phenix City, AL - 1971) Chambess, Phillip (OL/DL - Columbus, GA - 1966) Chambliss, Will (OL - Catula, GA – 2006-08) Chandler, Jonathan (QB - Opelika, AL - 2006, 08) Chaney, Wardell (RB - Mobile, AL - 1993-94) Chapman, John (RB/DB - Sparta, GA - 1965) Chapman, Linzall (DL - Enterprise, AL - 1981) Cherry, Patrick (WR - Live Oak, FL – 2006-08) Chesser, R.K. (RB/DB - Montgomery, AL - 1948) Chesteen, Larry (OL - Dunellon, FL - 1987-89) Childers, Max (OL/DL - Jay, FL - 1958) Childers, Scott (OL - Pace, FL - 1993-96) Childress, Mark (DB - New Orleans, LA - 1983) Childs, Bobby (WR - Greenville, AL - 1948) Chipman, Mark (DT - Arcadia, FL - 1986-87) Choat, Clyde (DL - Pensacola, FL - 1971) Christensen, Carey (QB - Foley, AL - 1983-84) Christian, Lamar (OL/DL - Atlanta, GA - 1967-68) Chubb, Henry (DB - Waycross, GA - 2005-06) Chuvalo, Mitch (LB - Toronto, Canada - 1979) Clanton, Al (RB/DB - Europa, MS - 1960-61) Clanton, Jim (WR - Oneonta, AL - 1990-91) Clark, Antwoine (DL - Tampa, FL - 1991-93) Clark, Kenny (DL - Montgomery, AL - 1979) Clark, Mike (LB - Jacksonville, FL - 1969-71) Clark, Ronnie (K - Montgomery, AL - 1980) Clark, Thomas (DB - Birmingham, AL - 1981-84) Clark, Tyler (OL – Maylene, AL – 2007-08) Clem, Ted (K - Georgiana, AL - 1984-87) Cline, Joe (OL/DL - Pensacola, FL - 1965) Clipson, Herbert (OL/DL - Mariana, FL - 1948) Cobb, David (OL - Montgomery, AL - 1971-72) Cobb, Norman (RB/DB - Columbus - 1956-58) Cochran, Eldorado (RB - Toccoa, GA - 1991-92) Coe, Clint (DB - Edmond, OK - 2004) Coker, George (OL - Monroeville, AL - 1988-91) Coker, Jackie (WR/OL - Columbus, GA - 1957-58) Coker, Madison (TE - Mt. Willing, AL - 1992-94) Colbert, Nick (LB - Enterprise, AL - 1997-2000) Cole, Hugh (OL - Sylacauga, AL - 1966-69) Cole, Robert (WR - Troy, AL - 1965) Coleman, Bob (WR - Manchester, GA - 1956) Coleman, Damien (DB - Swainsboro - 2001-02) Coleman, Eddie (RB - Thomasville, GA - 1990-92) Coleman, Maurice (DT - Eufaula – 2005,07-08) Coleman, Michael (DB - Atmore, AL - 1984-85) Coleman, Steven (RB - Brundidge, AL - 1992-94) Coley, Trey (OL - Montgomery, AL - 1988-89) Collins, Bill (TE - Leeds, AL - 1978-79) Collins, Fran (OL/DL - Geneva, AL - 1967-68) Collins, Gerald (QB - Columbus, GA - 1973-76) Collins, Scott (LB - Lake City, FL - 1990-92) Collins, Willie (DL - Troy, AL - 1982-84) Collinsworth, Jason (OL - Pace, FL - 1995-98) Colquitt, Calvin (WR - Atlanta, GA - 2000-01) Comer, Ed (RB/DB - Selma, AL - 1959) Condren, Brannon (DB - Pensacola - 2003-06) Conley, Lee (OL/DL - Bartow, FL - 1956-57) Conner, Wink (OL/DL - Montgomery, AL - 1960) Cook, Jim (OL - Birmingham, AL - 1969-71) Cook, John (OL - Dothan, AL - 1980) Cooksey, Robert (QB - East Point, AL - 1975) Coombs, Dennis (OL/DL - Sarasota, FL - 1961) Cooper, David (DB/P - West Point, GA - 1967-69) Cooper, Greg (DB - Lithonia, GA - 1975) Cooper, Mike (LB - Red Level, AL - 1975) Cooper, Mitchell (LB - Coldwater, MS - 1989-90) Cooper, Sidney (FB - Smiths Station, AL - 1971) Cooper, Turner (OL - Mobile, AL - 1979-80) Cordrey, Duffy (DL - Haleyville, AL - 1987-89) Core, Thad (TE - Auburn, AL - 1992-94) Corley, Buck (FB - Troy, AL - 1965) Corley, Glenn (1983) Cosper, Chris (OL - Opelika, AL - 1984-87)
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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Fletcher, David (WR - Atlanta, GA - 1974-77) Flowers, Ray (RB/DB - Elba, AL - 1951) Flowers, Wayne (QB - Elba, AL - 1973) Floyd, Bobby (OL/DL - Macon, GA - 1966-68) Floyd, Wayne (WR - Dozier, AL - 1952) Folmar, Bernard (DB - Brewton, AL - 1976) Ford, Tony (DL - Tuscaloosa, AL - 1997-2000) Ford, Trevor (DB – Miami, FL – 2007-08) Fordham, Frank (OL/DL - Tenox, GA - 1956-59) Foster, Julian (QB - Mobile, AL - 2005,06) Foster, Larry (OL/DL - Atlanta, GA - 1962) Foster, Rod (DB - Houston, TX - 2008) Foster, Wayland (RB/DB - Jay, FL - 1961-62) Fountain, Hugh (OL - Brewton, AL - 1985) Fowler, Bobby (OL - Geneva, AL - 1976-78) Fowler, John (DB - Panama City, FL - 1967-70) Fowlkes, Anthony (RB - Birmingham - 1978-81) Franklin, Ted (RB/DB - Birmingham, AL - 1948) Franks, Danny (OL - Bartow, FL – 2006-07) Franks, Larrimore (OL/DL - Salisbury, MD - 1952) Fraser, Marrio (RB - Belle Glade, FL - 2002-03) Fray, William (WR - Prattville, AL - 1958) Frazier, Dewayne (OL - Warner Robins, GA - 1974) Frazier, John (RB/DB - Miami, FL - 1962) Free, Rudy (LB - Elba, AL - 1997) Freeman, James (WR - Moultrie, GA - 1966-67) Frobese, Eric (OL - Chelmsford, MA - 1992) Frost, Roy (RB/DB - Americus, GA - 1963) Fulford, Greg (LB - Panama City, FL - 1968) Fulgham, Frank (QB/RB -Manchester - 1958-60) Fuller, Bobby (DB - Opp, AL - 1979-81) Fuller, Courtland (DB - Columbus, GA – 2006-08) Fuller, David (OL - Fairfax, AL - 1977-80) Fuller, James (RB/DB - Tulsa, OK - 1958) Fuller, Randy (DL - Kinsington, MD - 1989-90) Funderburk, Mike (WR - Warm Springs - 1970-71)
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Gabbard, Bob (OL/DL - Fort Walton - 1961-63) Gaddy, Bruce (DL - Auburn, AL - 1979-81) Gage, Sedrick (RB - Miami, FL - 2002) Gaiter, Chardley (WR - Miami, FL - 1997-98) Gaither, Billy (OL - Lanett, AL - 1972-75) Galloway, Bud (OL/DL - Apalachicola, FL - 1960) Gales, Dion (DL - New Orleans, LA – 2007-08) Gamboa, Jose (DL - Crestview, FL - 1999-02) Gardner, Alfred (HB - Pensacola, FL - 1986-87) Gardner, James (OL - Dothan, AL - 2004-06) Garmon, Trent (OL - Gadsden, AL - 2000-01) Garmon, Wes (OL - Gadsden, AL - 2002) Garner, Wes (P - Cantonment, FL - 1995-97) Garrett, Bruce (RB - Talladega, AL - 1983) Geier, Mitch (OL - Tarpon Springs, FL - 1982-84) Gemberling, Robert (OL - Tampa, FL - 1977-78) Ghent, Adrian (DB - Madison, FL - 2002-05) Gholston, Scott (DB - Montgomery, AL - 1973) Giardina, Henry (RB/DB - Mobile, AL - 1965) Gibbs, Ron (DB - Florala, AL - 1980-83) Gibbs, Tony (DB - Frisco City, AL - 1994-96) Gilchrist, David (OL/DL - Pensacola, FL - 1958) Giles, Jimmy (RB/DB - Dothan, AL - 1964) Giles, Larry (WR - Perry, GA - 1961-62) Gillespie, Jim (LB - Clayton, GA - 1966-68) Gilley, Marty (OL - Enterprise, AL - 1984-86) Gilliard, Darnell (DL - Anderson, SC - 1994-95) Gilmer, Greg (TE - Auburn, AL - 1979) Gilroy, Yong Ho (K - Crestview, FL - 1980-83) Gingras, Peter (1988-89) Girtman, Reeivice (DL/TE - Dothan, AL - 1993-96) Givens, Keith (WR - St. Petersburg, FL - 1980) Glass, Rodney (P - Mobile, AL - 1989-91) Glasscock, John (QB - Montgomery, AL - 1964) Glusman, Sam (K - Mobile, AL - 2008) Goble, Dale (WR - Painted Post, NY - 1978) Godsey, Bob (QB - Florence, AL - 1986-89) Godwin, Jimmy (RB - Cottonwood, AL - 1991-93) Goebel, David (OL - Dunellon, FL - 1987-88) Goggans, Will (P - Douglas, GA - 2008) Goings, Lawson (OL - Dothan, AL - 1975-77)
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Golden, Barry (DL - Marietta, GA - 1982-83) Golden, Donnell (LB - Quitman, GA - 2008) Goodwin, Gary (TE - Melbourne, FL - 1973) Goodwin, Tim (LB - Warner Robins, GA - 1972) Goodyear, Charlie (OL - Montgomery, AL - 2001) Gordon, Dave (RB/DB - Herculaneum - 1952) Gordon, Ronald (1978) Gorsuch, Jeff (NG - Orange Park, FL - 1984) Gorum, James (OL/DL - Georgiana, AL - 1952) Graben, Elton (OL- Fyffe, AL - 1973) Graham, Allen (OL - Panama City, FL - 1973-74) Graham, Ryan (DB - Columbus, GA - 1993-96) Grant, Bearnard (DB - Atmore, AL - 1985) Grant, Boyd (RB - Opelika, AL - 1976-79) Grant, Danny (WR - Ozark, AL - 1966-69) Grant, Paul (OL/DL - Ramer, AL - 1951) Grate, Greg (DB - Miami, FL - 1990-92) Gray, Dan (LB - Norcross, GA - 1997-99) Gray, Richard (OT - Warner Robins, GA - 1972) Green, Fletcher (DL - Slocomb, AL - 1980) Green, Gaston (OL/DL - Enterprise, AL - 1960) Green, Randy (FB - Americus, GA - 1963) Green, Robert (WR - Ashland, AL - 1956-59) Green, Tay (OL/DL - Opp, AL - 1948) Green, Tommy (FB - Montgomery, AL - 1958) Greene, Vincent (WR - Columbus, GA - 1967-70) Greer, Maurice (RB - Denver, CO - 2008) Gregory, Arrid (RB - Luverne, AL - 1993-96) Griffin, Daniel (RB - Ft. Walton Beach - 1993-96) Griffin, Earl (OL/DL - Dothan, AL - 1951) Griffin, Kenny (OL - Stockbridge, GA - 2003-06) Griffin, Max (OL/DL - Opp, AL - 1961) Griggs, Perry (WR - Lanett, AL - 1973-76) Grimes, Johnny (RB - Opp, AL - 1971-73) Grimes, Micah (OL - Ft. Meade, FL - 2008) Groce, Jerry (LB - Athens, AL - 1973-74) Groce, Larry (LB - Athens, AL - 1967-68) Groce, Tommy (LB - Tanner, AL - 1973-76) Gunter, Bibb (TE - Dothan, AL - 1974) Guttery, Mark (DB - Birmingham, AL - 1980) Guy, Mike (OL - Sylacauga, AL - 1970-71)
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Hale, Dan (OL/DL - Ozark, AL - 1956-57) Hall, Bob (C - Blakely, GA - 1992-95) Hall, Branden (OL - Auburn, AL - 2000-03) Hall, David (LB - Columbus, GA - 1975) Hall, Jeff (WR - Brewton, AL - 1988-91) Hall, Jim (DL - Douglasville, GA - 1979-82) Hamilton, Barry (QB - Florence, AL - 1977-79) Hamilton, Bobby (WR - Mobile, AL - 1983) Hamilton, Jack (WR - Ft. Walton, FL - 1995-97) Hamilton, Wayne (OL/DL - Mableton, GA - 1963) Hammond, Al (OL/DL - Valley Head - 1961-64) Hammond, Bozo (OL/DL - Valley, AL - 1956-58) Hammond, Jeff (WR - Flomaton, AL - 1995-98) Hampton, Jamie (QB – Cedar Buff, AL – 2007-08) Hampton, Smokey (WR - Tallahassee - 2003-06) Hannah, Ronnie (OL - Geneva, AL - 1972-75) Hansen, John (OL - Montgomery, AL - 1991-94) Hanson, Buck (OL - Enterprise, AL - 1982-85) Harbuck, Seth (OL/DL - Phenix City, AL - 1951) Harden, Robert (OL/DL - Albany, GA - 1966) Hardin, Lewis (WR - Phenix City, AL - 1971-73) Hardin, Robert (WR - Flomaton, AL - 1964) Hardy, Melvin (DB - Gordo, AL - 1982) Harp, Willie (OL - Winter Garden, FL - 1975-78) Harper, Ronald (DB - Prattville, AL - 2000-04) Harrell, Allen (RB/DB - Montgomery, AL - 1951) Harris, Al (DB - Montgomery, AL - 1986-89) Harris, Clay (OL/DL - Graceville, FL - 1965) Harris, DuJuan (RB - St. Petersburg – 2007-08) Harris, Greg (WR - Okechobee, FL - 1984-87) Harris, Joel (RB/DB - Jacksonville, FL - 1963) Harrison, Brent (OL - Enterprise, AL - 1998-01) Harrison, Houston (LB - Greenville, AL - 1953-54) Harrison, Pate (DB - New Brockton, AL - 2001) Hartford, Jamie (LB - Auburn, AL - 1979) Hartsfield, Virgil (LB - Sylacauga, AL - 1966)
Haskins, Gene (OL - Greenwood, MS - 1969-71) Hatcher, Don (OL/DL - Pensacola - 1965,67-68) Hatcher, Robert (OL/DL - Dothan, AL - 1956-57) Haugabook, Omar (QB - Belle Glade – 2006-07) Haught, Herbie (WR - Ft. Walton, FL - 1975) Haverat, Chuck (OL - Pensacola, FL - 1973) Hawkins, James (MB - Troy, AL - 1972) Hawkins, James (DL - Greer, SC - 1973) Hawkins, Jeremy (DE - Americus, GA - 2007-08) Hayes, Billy (RB/DB - Trion, GA - 1951) Hayes, Sammy (LB - Crestview, FL - 1968-69) Haygood, Joe (DB - Jacksonville, FL - 1989-91) Haynes, Junior (LB - Blakely, GA - 1985-86) Haynes, Mike (DB - Milledgeville, GA - 1982-85) Haywood, Jimmie (RB - Birmingham - 1982-85) Head, Al (QB - Troy, AL - 1967-70) Healy, Jack (RB/DB - Augusta, GA - 1948) Heartsill, Bill (LB - Ft. Deposit, AL - 1972) Heath, Jon (DB - Enterprise, AL - 1990-93) Heatherly, T.J. (DB - Pelham, AL - 1997-99) Heirs, Bobby (FB - Boston, FL - 1967,72) Hiers, George (OL/DL - Bartow, FL - 1967-69) Hedrick, Jimmy (WR - LaGrange, GA - 1966-69) Helton, Bubba (OL - Semmes, AL - 1976-79) Helton, Ron (WR - Foley, AL - 1966) Henderson, Bobby (QB - Midland, AL - 1975) Henderson, Josh (OL - Tallahassee, FL - 2005-06) Hendrix, Hugh (RB/DB - Vidalia, GA - 1966-,68) Heninger, Mike (DB - Palm Beach, FL - 1975-77) Henley, Steve (OL/DL - Prattville, AL - 1960) Henton, Anthony (DL - Bessemer, AL - 1982-85) Herbert, Michael (LB - Brewton, AL - 1985,88-90) Hethcox, Scott (DL - Tallassee, AL - 1979) Hicken, Chris (LB - Callahan, FL - 1977) Hicks, Aubrey (OL/DL - Phenix City, AL - 1948) Hicks, Houston (DL - Tallassee, FL - 1973-74) Hicks, James (LB - Brewton, AL - 1973) Hicks, Randy (K - Dothan, AL - 1969-71) Hicks, Toray (DL - Flomaton, AL - 1995-97) Higgenbotham, Herman (RB - Jax, FL - 1951-52) Highfill, Jimmy (RB - Winter Garden - 1964-65) Hightower, Gerald (WR - Columbus, GA - 1982) Hill, Bonnie (RB - Tampa, FL - 1979-81) Hill, David (WR - Eufaula, AL - 1997-2000) Hill, Gerald (DL - Sylvania, GA - 1978-80) Hill, Harry (FB - Notasulga, AL - 1956) Hilyer, Curtis (OL/DL - Selma, AL - 1951) Hines, Jackie (QB - Mableton, GA - 1963-65) Hines, Preston (DL - Camilla, GA - 1993-94) Hinrichs, Rick (TE - Fairhope, AL - 1979-81) Hinson, Bobby (OL/DL - McKenzie, AL - 1951) Hives, Pete (LB - Pritchard, AL - 1986-89) Hix, Jack (FB - Troy, AL - 1953,56) Hixson, Bill (OL/DL - Banks, AL - 1951) Hixson, Frank (WR - Union Springs, AL - 1952) Hodgson, Bob (OL/DL - Orlando, FL - 1958-59) Hogan, David (DB - DeLand, FL - 1975-78) Hogan, Harold (QB - Coosada, AL - 1970-72) Holcomb, Mack (OL/DL - Clearwater, FL - 1961) Holder, Raymond (QB - Swainsboro - 1961,63) Holladay, Milton (DB - Haynesville, AL - 1971) Holland, David (RB - Panama City, FL - 1979-80) Holley, Mickey (RB/DB - Samson, AL - 1961-64) Holley, Morris (FB - Montgomery, AL - 1961-64) Holley, Trey (WR - Montgomery, AL - 1973) Hollingsworth, Lee (WR - Eufaula, AL - 1982-85) Holloway, Jimmy (DL - Eufaula, AL - 2000) Holloway, Robert (DB - Plant City, FL - 1976-78) Holmes, Tommy (DL - Union Springs, AL - 1978) Holt, Jamaal (DL - Quincy, FL - 2000-04) Hooten, Bobby (FB - Palatka, FL - 1983) Hoover, Robbie (1972) Horn, Lester (WR - LaGrange, GA - 1948) Horstead, Ted (RB - Elba, AL - 1983-86) Houston, Gene (DB - Dothan, AL - 1981-83) Houston, Mack (DB - Mobile, AL - 1978) Howard, Gary (DB - Mobile, AL - 1975)
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3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL Idland, Ronnie (LB - Columbus, GA - 1970-72) Irvin, Joe (WR - Perry, AL - 1975) Isola, Joe (DB - Orlando, FL - 1975) Ivory, Clifford (DB - Quitman, GA - 1994-97)
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Kampschmidt, Robert (K - Roswell, GA - 1975) Kazmierczak, John (LB - Deland, FL - 1970-71,74) Keasler, Murray (OL - Selma, AL - 2008) Keener, Jack (QB - Lakeland, FL - 1970) Kelley, Randy (QB - Childersburg, AL - 1967)
Kelley, Steven (RB - Enterprise, AL - 1996-98) Kelly, Michael (TE - Troy, AL - 1984-87) Kelso, Bill (SG - Enterprise, AL - 1972) Kelton, Billy (TE - Lanett, AL - 1969-70) Kennedy, Billy (OL/DL - Phenix City, AL - 1948) Key, Carnell (DL - Carrollton, GA - 1984-85) Kicklighter, Ray (QB/DB - Patterson - 1962-65) Killetts, Shawn (FS - West Palm Beach, FL - 1991) Kilow, Robert (WR - New Brockton, AL - 1991-94) King, Joe (FB - Talladega, AL - 1969) King, Mark (OL - Tallahassee, FL - 1973-74) Kinsaul, Doyle (RB/DB - Hartford, AL - 1951) Kirby, Jimmy (FB - Valley Head, AL - 1964-66) Kirk, Ricky (TE - Marietta, GA - 1980) Kirkland, Mitchell (OL/DL - Abbeville, AL - 1948) Kirkpatrick, Lyle (OL/DL - Montevallo, AL - 1948) Klava, Glen (P - DeFuniak Springs, FL - 1985-88) Kleinschmidt, Norm (OL - Coral Springs - 82-84) Knight, Byron (DL - Abbeville, AL - 1999-2002) Knight, Greg (WR - Opelika, AL - 1977) Knight, Ray (OL/DL - Elba, AL - 1951) Knowles, Tony (DL - Pasadena, CA - 1990-91) Konstantines, Joe (FB/DL - Yorkville - 1952-53) Koon, Jeff (LB - Tallahassee, FL - 1994-95) Kornegay, (OL/DL - 1953) Koziol, Jay (DT - Chicago, IL - 1987-88) Kreis, John (WR - Troy, AL - 1948) Kremer, Jim (OL - Apopka, FL - 1980-83) Kress, Dave (OL/DL - Rutherford, NJ - 1948) Kurtz, Danny (WR - Macon, GA - 1978) Kuykendall, Ronnie (DE - Fort Walton, FL - 1977)
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Lacey, James (WR - Wetumpka, AL - 1975,77) Lamb, Troy (RB/DB - Jacksonville, FL - 1963-65) Lamb, Xavier (LB - Tallahassee, FL - 2008) Lancaster, Cecil (OL/DL - Russellville - 1948,51) Land, Dean (K/QB - Mayo, AL - 1975) Landing, Walter (RB/DB/WR - Millen - 1962-64) Lane, David (OL/DL - Phenix City, AL - 1952) Lang, Brandon (DE - Tucker, GA – 2006-08) Langford, Petton (QB - Autaugaville, AL - 1956) Langlois, Norm (OL/DL - Jewett City - 1964-65) Lankes, Albert (OL/DL - Columbus, GA - 1956) Lankford, Torre (DL - Jacksonville, AL - 2002-05) Lavett, Robert (ST - Birmingham, AL - 1972) Lawrence, Illya (LB - Phenix City, AL - 1992-94) Lawrence, Jerry (OL/DL - Tuskegee, AL - 1957,59) Layky, Bryan (WR - Clearwater, FL - 1990-91) Layton, Gene (RB/DB - Ashford, AL - 1948) Lazzara, Anthony (LB - Tampa, FL - 1972) Leach, Steve (DB - Gadsden, AL - 1988-91) Leak, Aaron (QB - Durham, NC - 2003-04) Leano, Chuck (DB - Birmingham - 1981,83-84) Lee, Bobby (QB - Lanett, AL - 1972-75) Lee, Boris (LB - Fargo, GA – 2006-08) Lee, James Fitz (DL - Troy, AL - 1974) Lee, Phillip (TE - Birmingham, AL - 1982) Lee, Robin (OL - Vancleave, MS - 1999-02) Lee, Tracy (OL - Chipley, FL - 1983) Lee, Warner (OL/DL - Crestview, FL - 1958) Lemar, Baron (DE - Lutcher, LA - 2005) Leonard, Keith (DB - Pensacola, FL - 1983) Leroy, Paul (RB/DB - Eufaula, AL - 1956) Lesley, Jordan (TE/LB - Fulton, MS - 2000,02-04) Lewis, Anthony (DL - Montgomery, AL - 1984-87) Lewis, Mitch (RB - Brewton, AL - 1984-87) Lewis, Romanique (LB - Ft. Lauderdale - 2005-07) Lewis, Shane (LB - Pensacola, FL - 1986-88) Lieb, Lance (P - Montgomery, AL - 2001) Light, Mark (DB - Gardendale, AL - 1982) Lightfoot, Frank (WR - Montevallo, AL - 1972) Ligon, Bill (1979) Lincoln, Zack (DL - Bradenton, FL - 1982) Lindsey, Jim (1981) Lineberger, Tracy (TE - Ft. Walton, FL - 1988-91) Lineberger, Travis (RB - Ft. Walton, FL - 1986-89) Lister, Frank (DL - Sylacauga, AL - 1970) Little, George (LB - Eufala, AL - 1968-69)
Lloyd, Franklin (DL - Lanett, AL - 2003-06) Lloyd, Joe (WR - Birmingham, AL - 1948) Lloyd, Robert (OL/DL - Monroeville, AL - 1962) Lloyd, Tommy (OL - Tuscaloosa, AL - 1970) Loch, Wendell (DL - Electic, AL - 1980) Logan, Jim (DB - Eutaw, AL - 1988-89) Logan, John (WR - Sampson, AL - 1952) Loggins, Gary (OL/DL - Dothan, AL - 1965-68) Logue, Delane (1972-75) Logue, Randy (LB/DL - Marietta, GA - 1973-77) Long, Billy (RB/DB - Brewton, AL - 1951-56) Lott, Howard (RB/DB - Verbena, AL - 1951) Lott, Larry (FB - Brownsville, TN - 1961) Louissaint, Junior (OL - Miami, FL - 2003-04) Lowe, David (OL - Merritt Island, FL - 1974-75) Lowe, Reggie (DL - Phenix City, AL - 1994-97) Lowery, Stewart (LB - Marbury, AL - 1981-84) Lucas, Al (DL - Macon, GA - 1996-99) Lucas, Chad (WR - Tuskegee, AL - 2000-01) Lucas, Chris (WR - Hazel Green, AL - 2006) Lucas, Lenny (TE - Macon, GA - 1996-99) Lucas, Melvin (OL/DL - Lanett, AL - 1951) Lundy, Charles (DL - Milledgeville, GA - 1981-84) Lyons, Pratt (DL - Ft. Worth, TX - 1995-96)
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Mack, Elbert (DB - Wichita, KS – 2006-07) Maddox, Cecil (OL/DL - Abbeville, AL - 1956-57) Maddox, Jackie (RB/DB - Attalla, AL - 1961) Maddox, Johnny (OL - Clarksdale, MS - 1999-00) Maddox, Kacson (QB - Hamilton, GA - 2002) Maddox, Robert (DB - Langdale, AL - 1975-76) Maddox, Ronnie (DB - Marianna, FL - 1979) Madison, Carlos (QB - Atmore, AL - 1956) Mahone, Dwayne (OL - Goshen, AL - 1984-86) Mainor, Kenny (DE - Brunswick, GA - 2005-08) Mainor, Ronald (WR - Montgomery, AL - 1971) Malone, Alfred (DT - Frisco City, AL - 2004) Manning, Hurley (RB/DB - Milton- 1956,58-59) Manning, Kedric (DB - Eatonton, GA - 2008) Manuel, Mike (1972) Marable, Vernon (DL - Ashland, AL - 1997-2001) Marchman, Scott (DB - Fayettville, GA - 1978) Marcum, Zack (WR - London, KY – 2006-08) Marriott, Bubba (QB - Foley, AL - 1957-60) Marsh, Antjuan (DL - Bagdad, FL - 1989-92) Marsh, Lynn (LB - Winter Haven, FL - 1972-75) Marsh, Travis (OL/DL - Boaz, AL - 1959-61) Martin, Courtney (OL/DL - Port St. Joe, FL - 1962) Martin, Dan (RB - Chicago, IL - 1989-90) Martin, Sherrod (DB - Griffin, GA - 2004-05,07-08) Mason, Larry (RB - Bessemer, AL - 1981-83) Massey, Tipton (OL/DL - Brantley, AL - 1951) Mathew, Victor (WR - Decatur, AL - 1974) Mathews, Pat (DB - Montgomery, AL - 1976-79) Matthews, Danny (DB - Montgomery, AL - 1973) Matthews, Robert (DB - Tampa, FL - 1973-74) Maxey, Rick (LB - Ocoee, FL - 1974-77) Maxwell, Andrae (LB - Cottage Grove - 1991-94) Maxwell, Josh (LB - St. Mary’s, GA - 2004-07) Mayfield, Gerald (RB - Athens, AL - 1983) McAliley, Brent (OL - Niceville, FL - 1997-2000) McAliley, Greg (OL - Hartford, AL - 1971-72) McCain, Scooter (DB - Cottonwood, AL - 1990) McCall, Charles (WR/RB/DB - Opp, AL - 1948,52) McCarty, Mike (WR - Sumiton, AL - 2002) McClain, Antonio (DL - Enterprise, AL - 1995-98) McClain, Jimmy (LB - Enterprise, AL - 1998-2001) McClammy, Robert (WR - Brewton, AL - 1961) McCollough, Earl (RB/DB - Elba, AL - 1959) McCombs, David (RB - Ft. Walton, FL - 1989-92) McCord, Oliver (OL - Trenton, GA - 1999-2000) McCormick, Jay (OL - Gulfport, MS - 1970-71) McCoy, Gus (OL/DL - Abbeville, AL - 1964) McCoy, Tom (WR - Newton, MS - 1948) McCray, Willie (DL - Hopewell, VA - 1976-77) McCrory, Clint (OL - Panama City, FL- 1983-86) McCullough, David (OL - Lanett, AL - 1980) McDermott, Tom (DL - Bardonia, NY - 1990-91)
3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS
Jablonski, Mike (OT - Dothan, AL - 1977) Jackson, Arthur (OL/DL - Columbus, GA - 1962) Jackson, Deiric (DB - Gainesville, FL - 1999-02) Jackson, Doug (OL/WR - Columbus - 1962-65) Jackson, Joe (RB - Dothan, AL - 1994-97) Jackson, John (DE - Monroe, LA - 2004-06) Jackson, Michael (LB - Quincy, FL - 2000-01) Jackson, Tony (RB - Blakely, GA - 1987-90) James, Eric (DL - Phenix City, AL - 1993-94) James, Sherman (DL - Phenix City, AL - 1991-94) Jamison, Chris (DL - Columbus, GA - 2005-08) Jenkins, Andrew (DB - Orlando, FL - 1974) Jenkins, Bartow (OL/DL - McKenzie, AL - 1948) Jenkins, Frank (RB - Branford, FL - 1976) Jenkins, Jeremy (DL – Gainesville, FL – 2007) Jenkins, John (OL - Butler, AL - 1981) Jenkins, Kerry (OL - Tuscaloosa, AL - 1995-96) Jenkins, Warren (DB - Geneva, AL - 1980) Jennings, Phillip (OL - Columbia, SC - 1970-71) Jernigan, Frank (OL - Pensacola, FL - 1980) Jernigan, Jerrel (Ath – Eufaula, AL – 2007-08) Jobe, Scott (DL - Seattle, WA - 2003) Johns, Charles (RB/DB - Mobile, AL - 1963-64) Johnson, Benny (OL/DL - Ashford, AL - 1963-66) Johnson, Bruce (RB - St. Petersburg, FL - 1973) Johnson, Corby (DL - Carrollton, GA - 1995-98) Johnson, David (LB - Tampa, FL - 2002) Johnson, Dowis (QB/RB/DB - Atlanta - 1965-66) Johnson, Franco (QB - Brunswick, GA - 2003) Johnson, Jay (TE - Zephyrhills, FL - 1994-95) Johnson, Keith (OL - Birmingham, AL - 1977-80) Johnson, Larry (OL/DL - Herndon, GA - 1961-63) Johnson, Larry (TE - Decatur, GA - 2005) Johnson, Leverne (LB - Jasper, AL - 2002-05) Johnson, Terrence (WR - Meridian, MS - 1988- 90) Johnson, Tommy (WR - Enterprise, AL - 1951) Johnston, Floyd (WR - Eclectic, AL - 1965) Johnston, Mike (DL - Vidalia, GA - 1973-76) Johnston, Ted (WR - Brantley, AL - 1951) Joiner, Billy (WR/DL - Montgomery, AL - 1951-53) Jones, Anthony (RB - Pensacola, FL - 2005-06) Jones, Barney (RB - Monticello, FL - 1973-76) Jones, Carvel (LB - Mobile, AL - 2008) Jones, Dameon (LB - Crestview, FL - 1997-99) Jones, Darrell (WR - Gainesville, FL - 1975) Jones, Donnie (OL - West Blocton, AL - 1971-74) Jones, Frank (LB - Enterprise, AL - 1996-98) Jones, Gary (DL - Samson, AL - 1977) Jones, James (OL - Goshen, AL - 1979-82) Jones, Jodie (K - Opp, AL - 1972-73) Jones, Ken (NG - Northport, AL - 1986-87) Jones, Kovey (DB - Pahokee, FL - 1997-99) Jones, Leonard (OL/DL - Columbus, GA - 1952) Jones, Moreo (RB - Brantley, AL - 1997,99) Jones, Phillip (OL/DL/WR - Headland - 1956-59) Jones, Phillip (RB - East Brewton, AL - 1997-99) Jones, Robert Earl (RB/DB - Columbus - 1951) Jones, Sam (DB - Foley, AL - 1991-93) Jones, Tanner (QB – Wakulla, FL – 2007-08) Jones, Tommy (OL/DL - Acworth, GA - 1960) Jordan, Clay (OL/DL - Highland Home - 1951,53) Jordan, Robert (DB - Gardendale, AL - 1977) Jordan, Rodney (OL - Goshen, AL - 1999-2002) Judge, Tony (DL - Bay Minette, AL - 1995-98) Justice, LaQuateus (RB - Opp, AL - 1998-2000)
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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McDonald, Austin (WR - Butler, AL - 1951,53) McDonald, Jack (RB/DB - Ft. Deposit - 1952-53) McDowell, D.T. (QB - Stone Mountain, GA - 2004) McDowell, David (LB - Asheville, NC – 2007) McDowell, Willie (WR - Eclectic, AL - 2008) McDuffie, Terry (LB - Samson, AL - 1968,70) McGhee, Bill (LB - Dozier, AL - 1978,79,80) McGill, Mike (DB - Alexander City, AL - 1970) McGilvray, Gary (OL - Banks, AL - 1979,80,81) McGraw, Mike (QB - Bessemer, AL - 1988,89) McGraw, Willie Joe (OL/DL - Trion, GA - 1956,57) McGriff, Jim (K - Winfield, AL - 1979) McKelvin, Leodis (DB - Waycross, GA - 2004-07) McKinnon, John (QB - Plantation, FL - 1980-83) McKissic, Bryant (DB – Phenix City – 2007-08) McKnight, James (K - Rockledge, FL - 1976) McLain, Ken (QB - Sylacauga, AL - 1970-73) McLain, Thomas (RB - Montgomery, AL - 1973) McLendon, Steve (DL - Ozark, AL - 2005-08) McNeil, Harry (OL/DL - Dothan, AL - 1948) McNutt, Wayne (LB - Haleyville, AL - 1969-70) McQueen, Dewayne (DL - Evergreen, AL - 2000) Meadows, Carl (QB - Cumming, GA - 2004-05) Medley, Don (QB - Bonifay, FL - 1959) Meise, Don (OL/DL - Salisbury, MD - 1952) Merkel, Steven (OL - Pensacola, FL - 2005-08) Merriott, Francis (QB - Foley, AL - 1958) Messaris, Buddy (QB - Montgomery, AL - 1968) Messick, O’Neal (RB/DB - Abbeville - 1956,58) Mewbourne, David (DB - Birmingham, AL - 1976) Michelfeider, James (RB/DB - Hanceville - 1966) Miggins, Martin (1994) Miller, Brent (DL - Iron City, GA - 1979) Miller, Jackie (OL/DL - Savannah, GA - 1950-53) Miller, Jeff (TE - Brewton, AL - 1990) Miller, Jermaine (DB - Louisville, MS - 2002,04) Miller, Mike (DB - Milton, FL - 2002) Miller, Richard (FB - Estanolle, GA - 1960) Miller, Rodney (LB - Pensacola, FL - 1975-78) Miller, Sean (DT - Brewton, AL - 1987) Miller, Willie (1983) Milliner, Lee (OL - Enterprise, AL - 2001-04) Mills, Greg (DL - Tallahassee, FL - 2001) Milner, Josh (P - Tallassee, AL - 2008) Mims, Doug (DB - Dothan, AL - 1987-89) Minor, Eddie (LB - Jacksonville, FL - 1969) Missilidine, Ted (RB/DB - Billingsley - 1956-58) Mitchell, Charles (OL/DL - Auburn, AL - 1948) Mitchell, John (RB - Columbiana, AL - 1978-79) Mitchell, Mario (DL - Opelika, AL - 1993-95) Mitchell, Quentin (RB - Williston, FL - 1995) Mitchell, Steve (OL - Warner Robins - 1977-79) Mixon, Fred (RB - Clewiston, FL - 1980-83) Mizell, Eric (TE - Leaf, MS - 1990-91) Moffitt, Tommy (RB/DB - Henderson - 1966-68) Money, Hawley (OL/DL - Abbeville, AL - 1952,56) Monk, Bobby (OL - Atlanta, GA - 1969-70) Monroe, Myron (DB - Tuscaloosa, AL - 1998-99) Monroe, Phil (DB - Warner Robins, GA - 1979) Moody, Lee (DE - Mobile, AL - 1970-71) Moore, Adrian (TE - Oxford, AL - 1999-00,02-03) Moore, Bob (WR - Monroeville, AL - 1957) Moore, Danny (K - Dothan, AL - 1964-67) Moore, Deloise (DB - St. Martin, MS - 2001-02) Moore, Derrick (RB - Albany, GA - 1989-90) Moore, Michael (OL - Fayette, AL - 1999) Moore, Terence (DB - Columbus, GA - 2005-08) Moreland, Xavier (DB - Williamson - 2005-06, 08) Morgan, Andre (DB - Garland, TX - 2004-05) Morgan, Roy (WR - Phenix City, AL - 1948) Morgan, Thad (OL/DL - Enterprise, AL - 1958-59) Morris, Kerry (OL - Water Valley, MS - 1990-91) Morris, T.J. (LB - Geneva, AL - 1967-68) Morrison, Paul (OL - Live Oak, FL - 1979-81) Morrow, John (OL/DL - Elba, AL - 1951-52) Mosley, Doug (RB/DB - Montgomery, AL - 1965) Mote, Edgar (RB/DB - Albany, GA - 1959) Moultry, Chris (TE - Brundidge, AL - 1990-91) Mount, Parker (DB - Mathews, AL - 1980)
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
Muller, Bubba (DL - Pensacola, FL - 1981-84) Munson, Joe (TE - Chico, CA - 2003-04) Murchinson, Bobby (OL/DL - Eclectic - 1959-60) Murdock, Kelvin (WR - Tampa, FL - 1978-81) Murphy, Bob (1969-70) Murry, Stacy (DL - Thomasville, GA - 1994-97) Myers, Jody (QB - Auburndale, FL - 1981) Myrick, Tony (DB - Greenville, AL - 1971-74)
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Napert, David (DL - Cocoa, FL - 1979-82) Nation, Jim (OL/DL - Birmingham, AL - 1966) Navarro, Jim (OL/DL - Nashville, GA - 1965) Nelson, James (OL/DL - Elba, AL - 1956) Nelson, Joe (1998) Nelson, Larry (QB - Mobile, AL - 1975) Newston, Jeff (QB - Pace, FL - 1983) Newton, Earl (OL/DL - Greenville, AL - 1959-60) Newton, Joe (RB/DB - Arcadia, FL - 1961) Newton, Larry (QB - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 1982-83) Newton, Larry (RB/DB - Greenville, AL - 1958-59) Newton, Sterling (OL/DL - Greenville - 1958-59) Nichols, Dave (OL/DL - Chattahoochie, FL - 1951) Ninas, Rusty (LB - Columbus, GA - 1966-69) Nix, Paul (RB/DB - Bainbridge, GA - 1962-65) Nolin, Nathan (LB – Graceville, FL – 2007-08) Norman, Gene (RB/DB - Luverne, AL - 1948) Nutter, Brock (QB - Hoover, AL - 1998-2001) Nwankwo, Chigozie (DT - Miramar, FL - 2008)
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Oates, Neal Jr. (DB/LB - Florala, AL - 2000-03) O’Brien, Daniel (WR - Spartanburg, SC - 2000-01) Odenheimer, Robert (RB/DB - Ridgefield - 1951) Odom, Charles (LB - Dothan, AL - 1972-73) Odom, Kris (OL - Antioch, AL - 1992-95) Odom, Steve (OL - Andalusia, AL - 1975) Okosa, Emeka (DL - West Orange – 2005-08) Olds, Mark (FB - Louisville, AL - 1987) Olds, Sean (1986) Olmsted, Thomas (P/K - Lake City, FL - 2002-05) O’Mara, Pat (DL - Marietta, GA - 1980-83) Orr, Daniel (DT - Eufaula, AL - 2008) O’Toole, Danny (QB - Birmingham, AL - 1983-86) Overton, Larue (P - Lanett, AL - 1976-77) Owen, Allen (DB - Columbus, GA - 1970) Owens, Bobby (DL - Ocala, FL - 1973-77) Owens, Fred (DL - Winter Garden, FL - 1968-70) Owens, Gene (WR - Ozark, AL - 1948) Owens, Ronnie (RB - Rogersville, AL - 1972-73) Owens, Sammy (WR - Blakely, GA - 1959-62) Owes, Barron (LB - Mobile, AL - 1992-93)
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Pace, John (RB/DB - Auburn, AL - 1948) Page, Tommy (OL/DL - Bay Minette, AL - 1948) Painschab, Rich (1981) Palmer, Mack (RB/DB - Midland City - 1957-58) Palmer, Pat (DL - Cantonment, FL - 1988-89) Parker, Dantavious (QB - Miami, FL - 2008) Parker, Kevin (QB - Wedowee, AL - 1982) Parker, Phillip (DB - Midland City, AL - 1973-76) Parker, Sean (WR - Milton, FL - 1995-96) Parks, Anthony (DB - Montgomery, AL - 1982-85) Parnell, Mitch (LB - Prattville, AL - 1985-88) Parnell, Scott (Prattville, AL - 1988-91) Parris, Doug (DB - Clewiston, FL - 1986-88) Paschal, Charlie (RB - Ocilla, GA - 1975) Passmore, Neil (RB/DB - Decatur, GA - 1960) Pate, Shayne (OL - Reform, AL - 1992-94) Patrick, John Mark (LB – Jay, FL – 2007-08) Patterson, Allen (RB- Auburn, AL - 1974-75) Patterson, Robert (DB - Melbourne - 1971,75-76) Patton, Mike (LB - Andalusia, AL - 1991-93) Paul, David (WR - Tavares, FL - 1960) Paul, Oliver (OL/DL - Dothan, AL - 1951-53) Paulk, Bobby (RB/DB - Crawfordville, FL - 1957) Paulk, Mahlon (RB/DB - Ramer, AL - 1951-53)
Payne, Dale (OL - Robards, KY - 1991-94) Payne, Jimbo (RB - Skipperville, AL - 1984-87) Peacock, Winton (RB/OL - Eastman - 1963-64) Peavy, Jack (OL - Foxboro, MA - 1984-85) Peeples, Terry (CB - Forrest Park, GA - 1971-72) Pelham, Jack (OL/DL - Panama City, FL - 1952) Pelham, Wilbur (RB/DB - Graceville, FL - 1952) Pelham, Wilmer (RB/DB - Columbus, GA - 1959) Pendergrass, Derick (DB - Manning - 2005-07) Pennington, Robert (RB - Birmingham - 1978-80) Perdue, Jack (QB - Columbus, GA - 1952) Perkins, James (WR - Eufaula, AL - 1948) Perkins, Jim (WR - Montgomery, AL - 1970-71) Perry, Stuart (RB - Buena Vista, GA - 1978) Peters, Jon (QB - Albertville, AL - 1996-98) Peterson, Brian (OL - Santa Rosa, FL - 1997-98) Peterson, Tyrone (DB - Montgomery - 1996-98) Phillips, Bobby (OL/DL/FB - Adel, GA - 1956-58) Phillips, Cedric (TE - Roanoke, AL - 2000-03) Phillips, Clark (OL - Bristol, TN - 1997-98) Phillips, Eddie (OL - Tallassee, AL - 1976-78) Phillips, Jerome (QB - Georgiana, AL - 1994-96) Phillips, KeJuan (DB - Waycross, GA - 2008) Phillips, Tom (OL/DL - Cottonwood, AL - 1952) Phillips, Wayne (QB - Corner, AL - 1961-62) Philport, Larry (RB - Fairfax, AL - 1970) Philpott, Gary (OL - Fairfax, AL - 1974-75) Philyaw, David (DB - Atlanta, GA - 1999-2002) Philyaw, Mareno (WR - Atlanta, GA - 1996-99) Pickett, Charles (DL - Jacksonville, FL - 1973-76) Pickett, Sam (DL - Enterprise, AL - 1973-76) Pimenta, Gerrick (LB - Brandon, FL - 1985-88) Pitchford, Blaine (LT - Dothan, AL - 1991) Pittman, Bo (LB - New Brockton, AL - 1989-92) Pittman, Johnny (FB - Brunswick, GA - 1964-65) Pittman, Julius (WR - Troy, AL - 1987-90) Pittman, Marcus (DL - Broadway, NC – 2006-07) Pleas, Clint (RB - Tallahassee, FL - 1982) Plummer, Lindsey (WR - Miami, FL - 1971-74) Poe, Ryan (OL - Tuscaloosa, AL - 1987-89) Polite, Eric (WR - Winder, GA - 1992-95) Polk, Jason (LB - Fayetteville, GA - 1989) Pollard, Andre (WR - Montgomery, AL - 1982) Postell, Eric (DL - Adel, GA - 1990-91) Potter, Wesley (OL – Bellevue, WA – 2007-08) Powe, Ernest (QB - Mobile, AL - 1979-80) Powell, Butch (LB - Troy, AL - 1970) Powell, Byron (DL - Blakely, GA - 1992-94) Powell, Horace (RB/DB - Enterprise, AL - 1951) Powell, Millard (RB/DB - Samson, AL - 1962) Powell, Roland (WR - Elba, AL - 1956) Powell, Sonny (QB - Bay Minette, AL - 1957) Prestwood, Eugene (RB/DB - Brewton, AL - 1951) Price, Stewart (HB - Troy, AL - 1972) Pruitt, Josh (TE - Ellsworth, KS - 2005-06) Puccio, Phil (WR - Eufaula, AL - 1991-94) Pugh, Bernard (DL - Grove Hill, AL - 1980-81) Pyle, Edward (OL/DL - Birmingham, AL - 1951-53)
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Quass, Oliver (K - Beaufort, SC - 1992-95) Queen, Sonny (RB/DB - Montgomery, AL - 1948) Quinn, Marlon (DL - Etiwanda, CA - 2008) Quinn, Mike (P - Birmingham, AL - 1977-80) Quinney, David (TE - Eufaula, AL - 1977)
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Raab, Anthony (LB - Prichard, AL - 1997-99) Raburn, John (DB - Tampa, FL - 1971-74) Ragan, Ronnie (RB/DB - Madison, FL - 1967) Ragin, Jackie (OL/DL - Montezuma, GA - 1965) Ragle, Bill (RB - Roanoke, AL - 1968-71) Railey, Ralph (OL/DL - Troy, AL - 1952) Raines, Bernice (QB - Ft. Walton, FL - 1952) Rainey, Lionel (LB - Greenville, AL - 1969-70) Ramsey, Ben (TE - Scott City, KS - 2005) Randa, Jeff (K - Foley, AL - 1996-97) Randall, Lonnie (DL - Ozark, AL - 1992-94)
3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
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Sadler, Frank (RB/DB - Albany, GA - 1956-59) Sadler, Mike (OL - Jacksonville, FL - 1968-69) Salter, Gary (DE - Warner Robins, GA - 1972) Samples, Jason (WR - Swainsboro, GA - 2001-04) Sanders, Arthur (OL/DL - Phenix City, AL - 1956) Sanders, Billy (OL/DL - Cochran, AL - 1962) Sanders, Johnny (OL/DL - Phenix City - 1956-59)
Sanders, Mark (QB - Meridian, MS - 1981) Sanders, Ovid (OL/DL - Dozier, AL - 1951) Sanders, Patrick (WR - Atlanta, GA - 1962) Sanders, Ralph (DL - Columbus, GA - 1973-76) Sanders, Tim (WR - Birmingham, AL - 1974-77) Sandusky, Clarence (OL/DL - Montgomery - 1951) Sanford, Billy (RB/DB - Bessemer, AL - 1948) Sasser, Lance (WR - Pensacola, FL - 1989-92) Sauls, Drew (WR - Callihan, FL - 1982) Sayler, Steve (OL - Dothan, AL - 1974-76) Schatz, Jeremy (P - Birmingham, AL - 2001) Scott, Harold (FB - LaGrange, GA - 1957) Scott, Herman (WR - Prattville, AL - 1948) Scruggs, Randall (OL/DL - Excel, AL - 1965) Searcy, Ken (TE - Troy, AL - 1982) Searcy, James (DE - Newnan, GA - 2008) Searcy, Shelby (RB/DB - Andalusia, AL - 1948) Sears, Corey (LB - Montgomery, AL - 1999-2001) Seay, Virgil (WR - Moultrie, GA - 1978-79) Seder, Steve (OL - Tampa, FL - 1979) Sellers, Ennis (OL/DL - Georgiana, AL - 1948) Sellers, Ray (OL - Baxley, GA - 1971-72) Sellers, Sam (DB – Troy, AL – 2007-08) Sexton, Gerald (DL - Ft. Deposit, AL - 1980) Shamburger, Cliff (DB - Jasper, AL - 1993-96) Shannon, Don (QB - Montgomery, AL - 1952) Shaughnessy, Leonard (OL - Dothan - 1995-98) Sheats, Charles (OL - Athens, GA - 1992-95) Sheffield, Cameron (DE - Portal, GA – 2006-08) Sheffield, Daniel (DB - Ashburn, GA - 2008) Sheilds, Charles (OL/DL - St. Marks, FL - 1956) Shelley, Ronnie (DB - Headland, AL - 1966-69) Shepard, Keith (QB - Chancey, GA - 1969) Shepphard, Raymond (RB/DB - Columbus - 1951) Sherfield, Thomas (LB - Tuscaloosa - 1993-95) Sherman, Mike (OL - Montgomery, AL - 1974-75) Sherman, Tim (OL - Montgomery, AL - 1971-72) Sherrill, Mike (TE - Pensacola, FL - 1983-85) Shields, Chuck (OL/DL - St. Marks, FL - 1957) Shine, Glen (WR - Montgomery, AL - 1964) Shipman, Demetric (DB - Lagrange - 1993-96) Shirley, Ryan (QB - Gordo, AL - 1999-00) Shiver, Paul (1981) Shlegel, Mike (QB - Buffalo, NY - 1972) Shuler, Tom (OL - Tallahassee, FL - 1972-74) Shuttlesworth, Randy (QB - Warner Robins - 1978) Silvoy, Austin (WR- St. Augustine, FL – 2007-08) Simmons, Carl (DB - Lineville, AL - 1999-2001) Simmons, Curtis (DL - Albany, GA - 1974-75) Simmons, Gary (DL/TE - Thomasville - 1990-92) Simmons, Harold (OL/DL - Brandon, FL - 1964) Simmons, Kelvin (QB - Mobile, AL - 1991-93) Simms, Steve (LB - Columbus, GA - 1975) Sims, Brad (RB - Montgomery, AL - 1984-86) Singleton, Rodney (DB - Montgomery - 1988-91) Sites, Buddy (WR - Blakely, GA - 1956-57) Skipper, Heyward (WR - Baxley, GA - 1999-02) Skole, Scott (DB - Roswell, GA - 1980) Sliger, Dwight (DB - Melbourne, FL - 1971-72) Sloan, Eric (DB - Atlanta, GA - 1997-99) Small, Dion (OL- Americus, GA – 2007-08) Small, Ronnie (DB - Greenville, AL - 1983) Smeltzer, Karl (LB - Jacksonville, FL - 1988-90) Smeltzer, Kurt (DL - Jacksonville, FL - 1983-86) Smith, Bennie (TE - Gainesville, FL - 1982-83) Smith, Billy (LB - Mobile, AL - 1969-72) Smith, Boo (LB - Raleigh, NC - 2003-06) Smith, Carl (WR - Gainesville, FL - 1980-83) Smith, Don (RB/DB - Brewton, AL - 1952) Smith, Ferrell (FB - Elba, AL - 1965) Smith, Greg (DL - Jacksonville, FL - 1978) Smith, Jamaal (WR - Hapeville, GA - 2002-04) Smith, Jack (LB - Ocilla, GA - 1969-70) Smith, Jack (WR - Athens, AL - 1992) Smith, James (OL/DL - Fort Walton, FL - 1960) Smith, Kyle (OL - Donaldsonville, GA - 2002) Smith, Terrell (LB - Barnesville, GA - 1996-99) Smith, Wayne (WR - Springfield, GA - 1963) Smith, Willie (LB - Brewton, AL - 1993-96)
Smoke, Charles (WR - Mobile, AL - 1974-77) Snead, Les (OL - Eufaula, AL - 1989-91) Solley, Malcolm (FB - Prattville, AL - 1960) Sowell, Jeff (DL/LB - Tallahassee, FL - 1982-84) Spann, Bobby (QB - Montgomery, AL - 1956-57) Sparks, Andy (DB - Eufaula, AL - 1982-83) Spear, James (OL/DL - Lanett, AL - 1948) Spear, Paul (RB - Andalusia, AL - 1975) Spear, William (QB - Lopin, AL - 1973) Speed, Bryant (DB - Selma, AL - 1980) Spencer, Billy Ray (RB/DB - Birmingham - 1951) Spencer, Harris (DB - Mobile, AL - 1977-80) Sperli, Tommy (WR - Merritt Island, FL - 1975) Spillers, Gary (LB - Milledgeville, GA - 1969-70) Spradley, Steve (OL/DL - Lake City, FL - 1963-64) Sprayberry, Tommy (OL/DL - Trion, GA - 1951) Spriggs, Marcus (DL - Washington, DC - 1996-98) Stabile, Dan (RB/DB - Sharpsville, PA - 1961) Stabler, Rick (LB - Dothan, AL - 1975) Stacey, Carol (OL/DL - Excel, AL - 1956) Stanfield, Chris (FB - Prattville, FL - 2005) Staple, Keith (LB - Jonesboro, GA - 2002-03) Steiner, Kevin (DL - Pensacola, FL - 1978) Stekes, Roy (FB - Brewton, AL - 1952) Stennis, Carlos (DL - Meridian, MS - 2000-01) Stephens, John (OL/DL - Savannah - 1961-65) Stephens, Mickey (OL/DL - Crestview, FL - 1962) Stephens, Ray (OL/DL - Tucker, GA - 1964-65) Stephens, Roger (WR - LaGrange, GA - 1960-62) Stevens, Brad (QB - New Orleans, LA - 1991-93) Stevens, Craig (OL - Palatka, FL - 1981-84) Stewart, Bryant (WR - Elgin, SC - 2003) Stewart, Greg (DL - Decatur, AL - 1984-87) Stidham, Matt (TE - Blountsville, AL - 2008) Stiles, Ron (OL/DL - Fort Walton, FL - 1962) Stinson, Jerry (OL/DL - Geneva, AL - 1957) Stone, Matt (K- Atlanta, GA - 1991-92) Stone, William (RB/DB - Russellville, AL - 1961) Storey, Mark (OL - Jack, AL - 1985-88) Stoudmire, Jackie (DL - Elba, AL - 1992-95) Stovall, Paul (DB - Atlanta, GA - 1979-80) Strickland, Coy (MG - Abbeville, AL - 1977) Strickland, Ken (OL - Ocala, FL - 1975) Stringer, Maurice (WR - Opelika, AL - 1993-96) Stringfellow, Steve (LB - Pascagoula - 1978-81) Stringer, Tommy (QB - Highland Home, AL - 1957) Striplin, Jimmy (RB/DB - Enterprise, AL - 1951) Stroh, Gerald (DL - Montgomery, AL - 1978) Strong, Keith (DB - Goodwater, AL - 1991-92) Stuckey, Shawn (LB - Daleville, AL - 1996-97) Suggs, Brandon (DT, Russellville, AL - 2005) Sullivan, Cedric (DE - Houston, TX - 2003-04) Sullivan, Guy (RB/DB/QB - Ft. Deposit - 1951-53) Sullivan, James (OL/DL - Hartford, AL - 1948) Sullivan, Jerome (WR - Gordo, AL - 1966) Sullivan, John (LB - Winder, GA - 1975-76) Sullivan, Phil (OL/DL - Rincon, GA - 1963) Sullivan, Willie (LB - Theodore, AL - 1982-84) Sumbry, Octavious (DB - Phenix City, AL - 2004) Summerall, David (DL - Vero Beach, FL - 1987-89) Summers, Steve (QB - Paris, TN - 1987-90) Summers, Tank (RB - Lanett, AL - 1977-80) Suttle, Ted (TE/DL - Foley, AL - 1975-78) Swafford, Andy (WR - Gadsden, AL - 1995-97) Swain, Johnny (DB - Brewton, AL - 1990-93) Swartz, Dean (OL - Vero Beach, FL - 1975) Swindall, Zach (OL - Troy, AL - 2008)
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Tabb, Tom (WR - Colquitt, GA - 1952-53) Tagovailoa, Junior (DT - Eva Beach, HI - 2005-07) Talley, David (OL - Warner Robins, GA - 1977-80) Tarver, Larry (OL - Atlanta, GA - 1974) Tate, Gerald (WR - Venice, FL – 2006-08) Tatum, Jim (DL - Montgomery, AL - 1971) Tatum, Johnny (RB/DB - Montgomery - 1964-65) Taylor, Charles (RB - Vidalia, GA - 1972) Taylor, DJ (RB - Fairhope, AL - 2008) Taylor, Doug (TE/LB - Columbus, GA - 1967-70)
3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 42 ALL-AMERICANS 247 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS
Ransaw, Michael (QB - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 1990) Raulerson, Gordon (OL - Patterson, GA - 1964-65) Ray, Allen (OL - Montgomery, AL - 1990-93) Ray, Jake (OL/DL - Wetumpka, AL - 1948) Ray, Matt (QB - Quincy, CA - 2002) Redd, Mickey (QB - Enterprise, AL - 1966) Reddoch, Tim (OL/DL - Troy, AL - 1951) Reed, Larry (DL - Jacksonville, FL - 1980) Reed, Rayshun (DB - Phenix City, AL - 1999-03) Reese, Steve (LB - Damascus, GA - 1978-81) Reeves, Chip (WR - Stone Mountain, GA - 2008) Reeves, Jerry (RB/DB - Americus, GA - 1961-64) Reeves, Joe (DB - Adel, GA - 1983) Register, Johnny (LB - Geneva, AL - 1974) Reid, David (OL/DL - Phenix City, AL - 1952) Reid, Jim (K - Tallahassee, FL - 1973) Reinhardt, John (RB/DB - Decatur, GA - 1960) Reinhardt, Mike (WR - Birmingham, AL - 1964) Renfroe, Dewey (RB/DB - Montgomery, AL - 1948) Rentz, Aubrey (RB/DB - Blakely, GA - 1956-58) Reynolds, James (K - Union Springs, AL - 1974) Rice, Joe (WR - Dothan, AL - 1965) Richards, Jerry (DL - Troy, AL - 1981) Richardson, Calvin (DL - Monroeville - 1976-78) Richardson, Jermaine (RB - Pensacola - 2002-05) Richardson, Marcus (DB - Pensacola - 2004-07) Richardson, Mike (DL - Rockledge, FL - 1978-81) Richardson, Terry (WR - Donaldsonville - 1957) Richburg, Bubba (TE - Troy, AL - 1991) Rickard, William (OL/DL - Sharon, PA - 1959) Ridgeway, Roger (P - Pass Christian, MS - 2001) Rigdon, Charles (DB - Ft. Walton, FL - 1977-79) Riley, Chuck (QB - Abbeville, AL - 1971) Riley, Leonard (OL/DL - Ozark, AL - 1948) Riley, Nic (OL – Warner Robins, GA – 2007-08) Rivers, Ed (DB - Naples, FL - 1975) Roberson, Vance (OL - Gadsden, AL - 1976-78) Roberts, Cleve (OL - Buhler, KS - 1997-98) Roberts, R.J. (LB – Enterprise, AL – 2007) Robinson, Drew (LS - Opelika, AL - 2008) Robinson, Ray (WR - Carrollton, GA - 1948) Robinson, Rubin (OL/DL - Birmingham - 1951-53) Robinson, Tommie (DB - Phenix City - 1982-85) Robinson, Zsan (WR - Rockledge, FL - 2003) Rodgers, Tony (LB - Montgomery, AL - 1972) Roe, Brent (TE - Pine Hill, AL - 1984-87) Rogers, Ben (OL/DL - Bainbridge, GA - 1956-59) Rogers, David (RB - Milledgeville, GA - 1970) Rogers, Mike (OL - Opp, AL - 1981-84) Rogers, Russ (LB - Milton, FL - 1989-92) Rohrbaugh, Eddie (QB - Fairburn, GA - 1976-79) Roland, J.B. (OL/DL/QB - Colquitt, GA - 1952-57) Roney, Lafayette (OL/DL - Newville, AL - 1951,53) Rooker, Charles (OL/DL - Pensacola, FL - 1959) Rooks, Frank (RB/DB - Marianna, FL - 1957) Rooks, Mack (RB/DB - Marianna, FL - 1948) Ross, Bobby (WR - Tallassee, AL - 1952-53,58) Rotunda, Windham (OL - Brooksville, FL - 2008) Roundtree, Bert (RB/DB - Adel, GA - 1962-63) Roussell, Rashad (DL - Boutte, LA - 2008) Rowell, Jeremy (QB - Crestview, FL - 1992-95) Rowland, Mitch (OL - Headland, AL - 1983) Rumph, Garry (DT - Troy, AL - 1984-87) Russell, Adam (QB - Dora, AL - 1996-97) Russell, Bill (OL/DL - Hartford, AL - 1966-69) Russell, Cliff (OL/DL - Montgomery, AL - 1960) Russell, Josh (QB - Sumiton, AL - 2002-03) Russell, Larry (RB - Decatur, AL - 1974-75) Rutledge, Toris (WR - Reddick, FL - 2002-06) Ryles, Robert (OL - Grady, AL - 1972)
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008
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Taylor, Ford (RB/DB - Troy, AL - 1948) Taylor, Freddie (RB - Ozark, AL - 1985-89) Taylor, Michael (K - Pensacola, FL - 2008) Teal, Martin (WR/LB - St. Petersburg - 2003-06) Tease, Chris (DB - Florence, AL - 1982) Teel, Danny (WR - Pensacola, FL - 1965) Teel, Lester (LB - Auburn, AL - 1974-76) Tellis, Henry (OL - Montgomery, AL - 2001-04) Terrell, Julius (DB - Gadsden, AL - 1995-98) Terry, Alonzo (TE - Sylvester, GA - 1980-81) Terry, Ernie (RB - Daleville, AL - 1982-85) Terry, Mykeal (WR - Fullerton, CA – 2006-08) Thomas, Charles (OL - Forest Park, GA - 1997-00) Thomas, Eric (DL - Atlanta, GA - 2000,02-04) Thomas, Derrick (LS – Elba, AL – 2007-08) Thomas, Freddie (DB - Montgomery - 1984-87) Thomas, Gabriel (LB - Montgomery, AL - 1980-82) Thomas, Jacoby (LB - Mobile, AL - 2008) Thomas, James (OL/DL - Highland Home - 1959-60)
Thomas, Steve (LB - Americus, GA - 1975) Thomas, Tres (WR - Orlando, FL - 1972) Thomas, Trinidy (LB - Panama City, FL - 2005-08) Thomas, Wayne (RB - Dothan, AL - 1998-00) Thomason, Troy (OL - St. Petersburg, FL - 1980) Thompson, Angelo (RB - Bessemer, AL - 1982) Thompson, Antonio (DB - Apopka, FL - 1997-00) Thompson, Dwayne (RB - Columbus - 1981-83) Thompson, Glenn (TE - Enterprise, AL - 1973-74) Thompson, Glynn (OL/DL - Ocilla, GA - 1967-68) Till, C.B. (OL/DL - Montgomery, AL - 1952) Tinley, Lawton (RB - Waynesboro, GA - 1970) Todd, Shawn (DE - Crestview, FL - 2004-07) Tolar, Manley (DL - Ashford, AL - 1983) Tomlin, Jonathan (TE/RB - Auburn, AL - 1999-02) Tompkins, Jimmy (OL/DL - Brantley, AL - 1958-61) Toole, Stanford (WR - DeFuniak Springs - 1948) Townes, Wayne (RB - East Point, GA - 1980) Tramble, David (DE - Atlanta, GA - 2002-05) Trammell, Jerry (QB - Centre, AL - 1959-60) Travis, Jerald (DL - Pensacola, FL - 1985-88) Trolinger, Benny (RB/DB - Cairo, GA - 1956) Truax, Jesse (WR - Gulfport, MS - 1971-72) Truitt, Phillip (DE - Florence, AL - 1972-73) Trussell, Billy (RB/DB - Tallassee, AL - 1948) Tucker, Bennet (OL/DL - Opp, AL - 1952-53) Tucker, Steve (LB - Jacksonville, AL - 1980) Tucker, Tim (LB - Enterprise, AL - 1975-78) Tullis, Ronnie (LB - Headland, AL - 1980-81) Tullis, Willie (QB - Headland, AL - 1978-80) Turk, Mike (QB - Montgomery, AL - 1984-87) Turner, Fred (WR - Montgomery, AL - 2005-08) Turner, Louis (RB/DB - Phenix City, AL - 1956) Turner, Rodell (RB - Melbourne, FL - 1975) Tynes, Lawrence (K - Milton, FL - 1997-2000) Tyra, Bobby (LB - Ft. Mitchell, AL - 1970-72) Tyra, Chris (DE - Ft. Mitchell, AL - 1970-72)
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Ueberroth, Randy (LB - Milton, FL - 1995-98) Ulm, Jerry (LB - Tampa, FL - 1973) Umenyiora, Osi (DL - Auburn, AL - 1999-02) Underwood, Randy (DE - Jasper, AL - 2006) Upshaw, Breck (WR - Columbus, GA - 1978-81)
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Van Wie, Don (K - Gainesville, FL - 1981-83) Vance, Donnie (QB - Adel, GA - 1970) Vance, Ernest (WR - Sparks, GA - 1960) Vann, Brent (WR - Dothan, AL - 1978) Varvil, Terry (OL - Brandon, FL - 1993-96) Vaughn, Robert (DL - Griffin, GA - 1981-82) Vaughn, Warren (QB - Morrow, GA - 1966) Venisee, Thomie (WR - Albany, GA - 1999-2001) Vera, Adrian (P – Conroe, Texas – 2007) Vice, W.D. (OL/DL - Frisco City, AL - 1961) Vickers, Vic (OL - Jacksonville, FL - 1968) Vines, Stewart (C - Birmingham, AL - 1987-88)
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL
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Wade, Dick (WR - Valley Head, AL - 1951) Wade, Walter (WR - Opa Locka, FL - 1997-2000) Wagner, Kenny (DE - Pembroke Pines - 1986-88) Waites, Sherrod (WR - Wetumpka, AL - 1961) Waldrop, Ben (LB - Pensacola, FL - 2001) Walker, Duwan (DB - Cairo, GA - 1992-95) Walker, George (QB - Ozark, AL - 1952) Walker, Jimmy (OL/DL - Fairhope, AL - 1964-65) Walker, Rod (DL - Milton, FL - 1995-98) Walker, Sullivan (RB - Montgomery, AL - 1975-77) Wallace, Jessie (LB/DL - Mobile, AL - 1977-80) Walls, Greg (DB/RB - Ft. Walton, FL - 1982-85) Walls, Lee (OL - Valley, AL - 1999-2002) Ward, Adarryll (WR - Mobile, AL - 1993-95) Ward, Donnie (OL/DL - Columbus, GA - 1952) Ward, Jim (LB - Ft. Walton Beach, FL - 1989-92) Ward, Kenneth (OL/DL - Florala, AL - 1958-60) Ward, Randal (DL - Dadeville, AL - 1973-74) Ward, Theory (DL - Eastman, GA - 1981) Ware, Demarcus (DL - Auburn, AL - 2001-04) Ware, Eric (DL - Alexander City, AL - 1991-92) Warren, Harry (DB - Dothan, AL - 1974-75) Wasden, Tommy (QB - Selma, AL - 1985-87) Washington, Derrick (RB - Selma, AL - 1993-95) Washington, Larry (LB - Ocilla, GA - 1977-80) Watkins, Bruce (OL/DL - St. Cloud, FL - 1964-65) Watson, Dale (LB - Panama City, FL - 1993-96) Watson, Earl (OL/DL - Eufaula, AL - 1956) Watson, Terry (OL/DL - Eufaula, AL - 1966) Watts, Darryl (DB - Selma, AL - 2005-07) Watts, Frank (RB/DB - Jasper, AL - 1966) Weary, Fred (DL - Montgomery, AL - 1974-77) Weathington, Larry (OL/DL - Mableton - 1965) Weaver, Jerry (QB - Cedartown, GA - 1958) Webb, James (OL/DL - Dawson, GA - 1963) Webb, Steve (FB - Clearwater, FL - 1973) Webb, Vaughn (WR - Warm Springs, GA - 1960) Weber, Karl (P - Long View, WA - 1983) Weiss, Alan (QB - Mobile, AL - 1982) Welch, Jerrald (DL - Grove Hill, AL - 1980-81) Wells, Devon (RB - Panama City, FL - 2001) Wells, Leon (DB - Sylacauga, AL - 1974) Wells, Matthew (OL - Highland Home - 1997-98) Wheeler, Leonard (CB - Toccoa, GA - 1991) Wheeler, Wilson (QB - Waycross, GA - 1961-62) Whibbs, Greg (K - Pensacola, FL - 2004-07) Whigham, Greg (1974) Whingther, Joel (RB - Augusta, GA - 2003-05) White, Andrew (RB/DB - Blakely, GA - 1966,68) White, Bobby (WR - Cuthbert, GA - 1956) White, Clarence (DL - Mobile, AL - 1982-83) White, Freeman (DB - Birmingham, AL - 2000-04) White, Roy (LB - Mobile, AL - 1975) Whitehurst, Wendel (OL - Bonifay, FL - 1979) Whitman, Whitey (OL/DL - Phenix City - 1956-57) Wiley, Marvin (WR - Donaldsonville, GA - 1956-57) Wilkes, Guy (WR - Eufaula, AL - 1948) Wilkes, Randy (OL - Goshen, AL - 1987-88) Wilkinson, Sherman (DB - Enterprise - 1977-80) Williams, Bart (OL - Birmingham, AL - 1982-84) Williams, Bubba (DL - Jacksonville, AL - 1976-79) Williams, Callarious (WR - Quincy, FL - 1996-99) Williams, Charles (RB/DB - Sylacauga, AL - 1951) Williams, Charles (OL/RB - Georgiana - 1951-58) Williams, Chris (TE - St. Cloud, FL - 1990-93) Williams, Cornelius (WR - Hoover, AL – 2006-08) Williams, Damion (LB - Camilla, GA - 1995-98) Williams, Darius (WR - Blakely, GA - 2005) Williams, Darryl (DL - Mobile, AL - 1982-85) Williams, Davern (DL - Montgomery - 2000-02) Williams, Eddie (DB - Huntsville, AL - 1978-79) Williams, Gordon (LB - Miami, FL - 1999-2002) Williams, Harold (LB - Jacksonville, FL - 1976-78) Williams, J.A. (FB - Millport, AL - 1966-69) Williams, James (WR - LaGrange, GA - 1960-61) Williams, Jeff (OL - Shannon, GA - 1979) Williams, John (DL - Tampa, FL - 1971) Williams, Keith (OL - Ozark, AL - 1992-95)
Williams, Mike (WR - Dothan, AL - 1968-69) Williams, Mike (RB/WR - Greenville, AL - 1972-76) Williams, Mike (WR - Bartow, FL - 1981) Williams, Sam (RB/DB - Eufaula, AL - 1951) Williams, Steve (K/P - Holt, AL - 1973-74) Williams, Tate (TE - Camilla, GA - 1980) Williams, Tavares (DB - Gainesville – 2005,2007-08)
Williamson, Vance (OL - Honorville, AL - 1980) Williford, Bobby (FB - Greenville, AL - 1957) Wills, Mike (QB - Quitman, GA - 1975) Wilson, Gary (WR - Cumming, GA - 1979-80) Wilson, John (OL - Gainesville, GA - 1970) Wilson, Ric (OL - Florence, AL - 1973) Wingard, Dale (WE - Grady, AL - 1972) Winslett, Wade (DL - Ft. Walton Beach, FL - 1974) Winston, Rod (LB - Columbus, GA - 2008) Wood, Mack (RB/DB - Greenville, AL - 1957-58) Woods, Bear (QB - MacClenny, FL – 2005,07-08) Woodall, Steve (OL/DL - Villa Rica, GA - 1966) Woodham, Bill (RB/DB - Dothan, AL - 1957) Woodling, Charles (OL - Montgomery, AL - 1980) Wooten, Clayton (WR - Jay, FL - 1960-63) Wooten, Odis (WR - Milton, FL - 1964) Worrell, Reginald (WR - Elba, AL - 1951) Wright, Andrew (DL - Bainbridge, GA - 1985-87) Wright, Erick (DB - Demopolis, AL - 2003-04) Wright, Greg (LB/DL - Columbus, GA - 1969-71) Wright, Jason (P - Dothan, AL - 2004-06) Wyatt, Cedric (OL - Ramer, AL - 1978)
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Yamini, Naazir (LB - Atlanta, GA - 1999-2002) Yancey, Randy (K/DB - Tucker, GA - 1976-78) Yarborough, James (WR - Auburn, AL - 1959) Yarborough, Ted (RB - Blakely, GA - 1993-95) Yarbrough, Chad (DL/TE - Dadeville - 1992-94) Yates, O’Neal (DB- Mobile, AL- 1991-94) Yeager, Jerry (WR/FB - Fairhope, AL - 1966-68) Yenser, Zach (OL - Marietta, GA - 2003-06) Yerkes, Randy (FB - Columbus, GA - 1973-74) Yisrael, Zarah (OL - Jacksonville, FL - 2004-05) Youmans, Robert (FB - Lexsy, GA - 1960-62) Young, Donny (LB - Quincy, FL - 1999-2000) Young, Richard (DB - Cornelia, GA - 1992-95) Young, Roderick (DB - Daleville, AL - 1982-84) Young, Russ (QB - Dunwoody, GA - 1990-91) Young, Steve (QB - Opelika, AL - 1971) Young, Tex (RB/DB - Union Springs, AL - 1951) Young, Tony (FB - Alexandria, AL - 1987-88)
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Tim Betts
Robert Bradley
Sherrill Busby
Sim Byrd
Blake Carruthers
Mitch Geier
Vince Green
Perry Griggs
Bob Hall
Clifford Ivory
Kerry Jenkins
Mark King
Leodis McKelvin
Michael Moore
Thomas Olmsted
Cleve Roberts
Ronnie Shelley
Eric Sloan
Marcus Spriggs
Freddie Thomas
Tim Tucker
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Lawrence Tynes
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AP.................................................... Sherrill Busby, Back AP Little............................................ Bubba Marriott, QB NAIA.............................................................Sim Byrd, QB NAIA......................................................Ronnie Shelley, S NAIA........................................................ Vince Green, FL NAIA........................................................ Greg Wright, LB AP................................................................Mark King, C AP................................................................Mark King, C Kodak.....................................................Perry Griggs, SE AP............................................................. Tim Tucker, LB Kodak...................................................... Willie Tullis, QB AP..............................................................Mitch Geier, G Football News................................... Robert Bradley, LB Consensus........................................ Freddie Thomas, S Consensus........................................ Freddie Thomas, S Kodak........................................................ Mike Turk, QB Football News........................................... Mike Turk, QB
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AP, AFCA.................................................................Bob Hall, T AP, AFCA.................................................................Bob Hall, T Consenus........................................................Pratt Lyons, DE AFCA............................................................ Kerry Jenkins, OL Walter Camp................................................ Clifford Ivory, DB AP, Walter Camp, ESPN/USA Today....... Marcus Spriggs, DE Walter Camp.................................................... Eric Sloan, DE Don Hansen..................................................Cleve Roberts, T Don Hansen.........................................................Al Lucas, DT AP, Sports Network, Walter Camp......................Al Lucas, DT AFCA, Walter Camp.................................. Michael Moore, OL Walter Camp.................................................... Eric Sloan, DE AP, Sports Network...................................Lawrence Tynes, K AFCA, AP, Don Hansen......................................Tim Betts, DL Don Hansen Blake Carruthers, OL Sporting News Freshman....................... Thomas Olmsted, P Rivals, Sporting News, Pro Weekly.......Leodis McKelvin, KR
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Gulf South Conference NCAA Division II Member: 1970 - 1990 Conference Champions 1973, 1976, 1984, 1987 National Champions 1984, 1987 Overall Record 135-78-6 (.616) Conference Record 93-51-1 (.641) FIRST TEAM ALL-GSC
Dick Bensinger, DE, 1971 Wade Brantley, DT, 1971 Jimmy Cowart, DB, 1971 Jim Dubose, OT, 1971 Bill Ragle, RB, 1971 Ray Sellers, OG, 1971 Greg Wright, LB, 1971 Wade Brantley, DT, 1972 Mike Culbertson, TE, 1972 Greg McAliley, OT, 1972 Ray Sellers, OG, 1972 Dennis Anderson, DT, 1973 Mike Culbertson, TE, 1973 Johnny Grimes, B, 1973 Mark King, 1973 Perry Griggs, WR, 1974 Donnie Jones, OG, 1974 Mark King, 1974 Tony Myrick, DB, 1974 Billy Dixon, TE, 1975 Ronnie Hannah, OG, 1975 Perry Griggs, WR, 1976 Robert Maddox, DB, 1976 Charles Pickett, DT, 1976 Tim Tucker, LB, 1976 Sullivan Walker, RB, 1976 Jimmy Campbell, OG, 1977 Jerome Crowe, DB, 1977 Bill Dixon, TE, 1977 Calvin Richardson, DT, 1977 Tim Tucker, LB, 1977 Sullivan Walker, RB, 1977 Boyd Grant, RB, 1978 Eddie Phillps, C, 1978 Tim Tucker, LB, 1978 Virgil Seay, WR, 1979 Willie Tullis, QB, 1979 Sherman Wilkinson, DB, 1979 Kenny Craik, 1980
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Kelvin Murdock, WR, 1980 Mike Quinn, P, 1980 Harris Spencer, DB, 1980 Willie Tullis, QB, 1980 Sherman Wilkinson, DB, 1980 Tim Bryan, C, 1981 Kelvin Murdock, WR, 1981 James Jones, OT, 1982 Gary Bradshaw, DE, 1983 Thomas Clark, S, 1983 Carl Smith, WR, 1983 Mitch Geier, OG, 1984 Anthony Helton, LB, 1984 Ted Horstead, FB, 1984 Bart Williams, C, 1984 Robert Bradley, WR, 1985 Ted Horstead, FB, 1985 Bobby Lee, QB, 1985 Jack Peavy, OG, 1985 Mike Turk, QB, 1985 Ted Clem, K, 1986 Marty Gilley, OG, 1986 Gerrick Pimienta, LB, 1986 Freddie Thomas, S, 1986 Mike Turk, QB, 1986 Steve Campbell, C, 1987 Ted Clem, K, 1987 Titus Dixon, KR, 1987 Gerrick Pimienta, LB, 1987 Brent Roe, TE, 1987 Freddie Thomas, S, 1987 Mike Turk, QB 1987 Doug Mims, DB, 1988 Gerrick Pimienta, LB, 1988 David Summerall, DE, 1988 George Coker, OL, 1989
SECOND TEAM ALL-GSC Ron Daniels, RB, 1977 Rick Maxey, LB, 1977 Jimmy Campbell, OG, 1978 Mitch Geier, OG, 1983 Willie Collins, DT, 1984 Chuck Leano, DB, 1984 Stewart Lowery, LB, 1984 Doug Parris, DB, 1987 Greg Harris, WR, 1987 Titus Dixon, KR, 1988 Bryan Hubbard, LB, 1988 Ed Hughey, LB, 1988 Reginald Hutchins, OG, 1988 Michael Herbert, LB, 1989 George Coker, OL, 1990
OTHER AWARDS PLAYER OF THE YEAR Perry Griggs, WR, 1974
DEFENSIVE POY
Tim Tucker, LB, 1978 Greg Wright, LB, 1971
ACADEMIC SELECTIONS
Matt Brunson, Nose Guard, 1990 Scooter McCain, DB, 1990
Southland Football League NCAA Division I-AA Member: 1996 - 2000 Conference Champions 1996, 1999, 2000 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs 1996, 1998, 1999 Overall Record 46-16-0 (.742) Conference Record 25-9-0 (.735) FIRST TEAM ALL-SFL
Shane Black, DB, 1996 Scott Childers, OL, 1996 Arrid Gregory, RB, 1996 Kerry Jenkins, OL, 1996 Pratt Lyons, DE, 1996 Stacy Murry, DL, 1996 Demetric Shipman, DB, 1996 Willie Smith, LB, 1996 Clifford Ivory, CB, 1997 Reggie Lowe, DL, 1997 Cleve Roberts, OL, 1997 Marcus Spriggs, DL, 1997 Shawn Stuckey, LB, 1997 Al Lucas, DL, 1998 Anthony Rabb, LB, 1998 Cleve Roberts, OL, 1998 Eric Sloan, DB, 1998 Marcus Spriggs, DL, 1998 Antonio Thompson, S, 1998 Aaron Fields, DE, 1999 Al Lucas, DL, 1999 Mookie Moore, OL, 1999 Anthony Rabb, LB, 1999 Eric Sloan, DB, 1999 Tim Betts, DE, 2000 Thad Buttone, FB, 2000 Blake Carruthers, OL, 2000 Jonathan Carter, WR, 2000 Nick Colbert, LB, 2000 Brock Nutter, QB, 2000 Lawrence Tynes, K, 2000
SECOND TEAM ALL-SFL
Matt Davis, OL, 1996 Matt Huerkamp, K, 1996
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NCAA Independent NCAA Division I-A Member: 2001 - 2003 Overall Record 17-18-0 (.486) ALL-INDEPENDENT
Demontray Carter, RB, 2001 Rayshun Reed, CB, 2001 Osi Umenyiora, DE, 2002 Demarcus Ware, DE, 2002 Derrick Ansley, S, 2003 Branden Hall, DT, 2003 Adrian Moore, TE, 2003 Thomas Olmsted, P, 2003 Rayshun Reed, CB, 2003 Demarcus Ware, DE, 2003
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OTHER AWARDS DEFENSIVE POY
Pratt Lyons, DE, 1996 Anthony Rabb, LB, 1999
Sun Belt Conference NCAA Division I-A Member: 2004 - present Conference Champions 2006, 2007, 2008 Bowl Games 2004 - Silcon Valley Classic 2006 - New Orleans Bowl 2008 - New Orleans Bowl Bowl Champions 2006 New Orleans Bowl Overall Record 35-26-0 (.574) Conference Record 26-9-0 (.743) FIRST TEAM ALL-SBC
Derrick Ansley, DB, 2004 DeWhitt Betterson, RB, 2004 Junior Louissaint, OL, 2004 Demarcus Ware, DE, 2004 Bernard Davis, LB, 2005 Johnny Faulk, DB, 2005 Leodis McKelvin, KR, 2005 Gary Banks, WR, 2006 Brandon Condren, DB, 2006 Omar Hauabook, QB, 2006 Zach Yenser, C, 2006 Boris Lee, LB, 2007
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Bernard Davis, LB, 2004 Robbie Farmer, LB, 2004 Johnny Faulk, DB, 2004 Leodis McKelvin, KR, 2004 Thomas Olmsted, P, 2004 Henry Tellis, OL, 2004 Eric Thomas, DL, 2004 Gary Banks, WR, 2005 Torre Lankford, DL, 2005 Kirbie Bodiford, OL, 2006 Franklin Lloyd, DT, 2006 Gary Banks, WR, 2007 Kenny Cattouse, RB, 2007 Omar Haugabook, QB, 2007 Kenny Mainor, DL, 2007 Leodis McKelvin, DB, 2007 Shawn Todd, DL, 2007 Dion Gales, DT, 2008 DuJuan Harris, RB, 2008 Bear Woods, LB, 2008 Tavares Williams, DB, 2008
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HONORABLE MENTION Laverne Johnson, LB, 2005 Thomas Olmsted, P, 2005 Kenny Cattouse, RB, 2006 Boris Lee, LB, 2006 Chris Jamison, OL, 2007 Sherrod Martin, DB, 2007 Kennard Burton, WR, 2008 Steve McLendon, DT, 2008
OTHER AWARDS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Omar Haugabook, QB, 2006
COACH OF THE YEAR Larry Blakeney, 2008
DEFENSIVE POY
Demarcus Ware, DE, 2004
OFFENSIVE POY
Omar Haugabook, QB, 2006 Omar Haugabook, QB, 2007
NEWCOMER
Omar Haugabook, QB, 2006 Chris Bradwell, DL, 2007 Levi Brown, QB, 2008
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Stan Davis, QB, 1996 Ryan Graham, S, 1996 Shawn Stuckey, LB, 1996 Matt Davis, OL, 1997 Gerrell Debardelaben, DL, 1997 Eric Divens, TE, 1997 T.J. Heatherly, S, 1997 Joe Jackson, RB, 1997 Anthony Rabb, LB, 1997 Thad Buttone, FB, 1998 Kenny Lucas, TE, 1998 Antonio McClain, DL, 1998 Mareno Philyaw, WR, 1998 Leonard Shaughnessy, OL, 1998 Julius Terrell, S, 1998 Lawrence Tynes, K, 1998 Matt Allen, P, 1999 Tim Betts, DE, 1999 Thad Buttone, FB, 1999 Blake Carruthers, OL, 1999 Brock Nutter, QB, 1999 Eric Sloan, DB, 1999 Charles Thomas, OL, 1999 Antonio Thompson, S, 1999 Pop Williams, WR, 1999 Chris Archie, DB, 2000 Brent Harrison, OG, 2000 David Philyaw, DB, 2000 Rayshun Reed, CB, 2000 Davern Williams, DL, 2000 Naazir Yamini, LB, 2000
Elbert Mack, DB, 2007 Leodis McKelvin, KR, 2007 Dion Small, OL, 2007 Greg Whibbs, PK, 2007 Chris Jamison, OT, 2008 Jerrel Jernigan, WR, 2008 Brandon Lang, DE, 2008 Boris Lee, LB, 2008 Sherrod Martin, DB, 2008 Terence Moore, DB, 2008 Cameron Sheffield, DE, 2008 Dion Small, OT, 2008
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AL LUCAS BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD 1999 WINNER This award is given yearly to the top defensive player in the nation at the NCAA Division I-AA level. The award was named after former Grambling State defensive lineman Buck Buchanan, who went on to a stellar career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Two-time All-American defensive tackle Al Lucas claimed the award after the 1999 season. That year, he led the Trojans with an 11-2 record and a berth in the Division I-AA quarterfinals. He finished with 126 tackles, which ranked second on the team and recorded 20 tackles for loss during the season.
200 NICK COLBERT 2000 SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD Nick Colbert was named a 2000 College Football Scholar-Athlete by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He was one 16 award recepients named in 2000 for the award which represents college football’s finest studentathletes from all divisions. Colbert graduated from Troy in May 2001 with his degree in Biology, and finished with a grade point average better than 3.7. He was an annual member on the school’s Provost and Chancellor Lists for academic excellence. Since 1959, when the first class was selected, 586 scholarathletes have been awarded the honor based on superior academic performance, outstanding football ability, strong leadership and citizenship. Each scholar-athlete is awarded an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship and honored at an annual dinner for the award. Including Colbert, there have only been eight winners from the state of Alabama, with the last being in 1991 before Colbert’s honor.
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ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS
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Director of Media Relations Ricky Hazel is in his sixth year as the Director of Media Relations at Troy University. Hazel oversees the athletic department’s athletics media relations efforts, as well as serving as the primary liason for football. He also serves as the primary contact for baseball and golf (men’s and women’s) throughout the year. He is a veteran of 15 years in athletics media relations, including time at Southern Miss, Marshall and Alabama A&M. In just 14 seasons at the Division I-A level, Hazel has been part of eight bowl teams. In the past, Hazel has overseen the publicity and promotion of Chad Pennington for the Heisman Trophy, the Davey O’Brien Award and Johnny Unitas Award at Marshall. He spearheaded a similar campaign on behalf of Byron Leftwich at Marshall in 2002.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL TROY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS Mailing Address: Troy University Athletics Media Relations Tine Davis Fieldhouse 5000 Veterans Stadium Drive Troy, AL 36082 Overnight Address: Troy University Athletics Media Relations Tine Davis Fieldhouse 5000 Veterans Stadium Drive Troy, AL 36082 Phone: (334) 670-3832 or (334) 670-5654 Fax: (334) 670-5665
Hazel received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and his Master’s from Southern Miss. He is married to the former Joan Loudermilk of Corinth, MS, and the couple resides in Troy.
TRAVIS JAROME
Assistant Director of Media Relations Travis Jarome is in his third year with as the Assistant Director of Media Relations at Troy University. Jarome serves as the primary contact for all women’s sports at Troy; including cross country, track and field (indoor/outdoor), tennis, volleyball and women’s basketball. He is also responsible for the oversight of softball and women’s soccer at Troy. Jarome has been the primary contact, in his six-plus year career, for four national championship tennis teams, two national runner-up soccer teams and a Final Four women’s basketball team at AuburnMontgomery. He has also promoted a former Wimbledon doubles champion, two NBA players, WNBA player and four professional players drafted by Major League Baseball. Jarome earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Auburn University Montgomery in 2003. He is married to the former Courtney Hatfield of Wetumpka. The couple resides in Montgomery, AL and has one child, Riley Grace - born November 10, 2008.
TAYLOR BRYAN
Media Relations, Graduate Assistant Taylor Bryan begins his first year as the Graduate Assistant in the Athletics Media Relations office at Troy University. He served four years as a student assistant in the media relations office where his main responsibilities included being the primary contact for softball and women’s soccer. In 2008, Bryan served as the primary contact for the Troy University men’s basketball team that participated in the CBI Postseason Tournament. He was responsible for all media aspects of the men’s basketball program, which included the publicity of the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year in Don Maestri and Richard Delk, the Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year. He has also served as the play-by-play broadcaster for Troy University’s volleyball and softball broadcasts during his time as a student assistant.
TROY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF Phone: (334) 670-3832 or (334) 670-5654 Fax: (334) 670-5665 Ricky Hazel.................................................Director of Media Relations Travis Jarome............................ Assistant Director of Media Relations Taylor Bryan............................................................. Graduate Assistant Kerri Marcoullier......................................................................... Soccer Matt Mays......................................................... Volleyball/Track & Field Ben Stanfield..............................................................................Softball Jess Wilkins................................................................................. Soccer Ivy Carter......................................................................... Staff Assistant Dan Ensey........................................................................ Staff Assistant Mikkie Harris.................................................................. Staff Assistant Kerry Heinz...................................................................... Staff Assistant Jarrod Johnson............................................................... Staff Assistant Ben Maxwell.................................................................... Staff Assistant Clifton Morrissette........................................................ Staff Assistant Brynna Waters................................................................ Staff Assistant
SUN BELT CONFERENCE MEDIA SERVICES The Internet (www.sunbeltsports.org) Visit the Sun Belt website at www.sunbeltsports.org for the latest conference news. The site contains current information on all facets of the Sun Belt Conference, including links to member schools websites. The following information is also available:
n Conference Standings n Team-by-team and composite results n Conference statistics n Weekly award winners (Mondays) n National polls n Team-by-team statistics
Media Section The Sun Belt website features a special “media area” which contains credential forms for conference tournaments and logos for each member school in the conference. Access to the “media area” can be obtained by contacting John McElwain at the Sun Belt Conference Office.
Bryan earned his Bachelor’s degree from Troy in May 2009.
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The 2009 Troy University Football Media Guide is designed to aid members of the media in the coverage of Trojan football, as well as serve as a recruiting brochure to better prepare studentathletes in their decision-making process. The staff of the Troy Athletics Media Relations office is eager to assist members of the media with all of their needs during the course of the season. Please feel free to contact our office at (334) 670-3832 for information regarding credentials, team and player information, interviews, statistics, travel plans, photgraphy, video highlights, press conferences and satellite feeds. The Troy Athletics Media Relations office has certain policies and procedures that we ask you abide by while covering the Trojans. These are for the benefit of your needs and those of Troy’s student-athletes and coaches. We ask that you please respect these requests in order to create a good working atmosphere for all parties involved. MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE The Troy Athletics Media Relations office is located on the Fifth Floor of the the Movie Gallery Stadium Tower, which is located on Veteran Stadiums Drive. Enter through the building’s front entrance and take the elevators to the Fifth Floor. The Media Relations staff offices are located down the hall to the right after exiting the elevators.
Press passes will be distributed to those working in the press box. A Press Sideline pass will be issued to working media needing sideline access. All credential requests should be made in writing by sports editors and/or directors of accredited media outlets on company letterhead. Requests should be made no later than the Monday preceding that week’s game to be considered. Credential requests should be sent to the Athletics Media Relations Office in the attention of: Director of Athlet-
Working members of the media who plan to cover the Trojans on the road are encouraged to make credential requests through the Troy University Athletics Media Relations office at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled contest. Media representatives covering opponents should contact their school’s media relations office to make requests. MEDIA WILL CALL Credentials for all Troy home games will be mailed or distributed at the weekly press conferences in most cases. Any unclaimed credentials will be available in the Troy Athletics Media Relations office until 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the game, and at the Media Will Call table inside the entrance of Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium on gameday. MEDIA ACCESS All media members are asked to enter through the north entrance of the pressbox, then take the service elevator to the fifth floor press-area. Radio, print and TV media are located on the fifth floor, with film and television crews positioned on the fourth-floor film deck.
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MEDIA INFORMATION
CREDENTIAL REQUESTS The Troy Athletics Media Relations office will issue credentials to WORKING press only for games played at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. Passes for spouses, children or friends will not be issued. The credentials are non-transferrable. Any unauthorized use of a credential will result in the pass being revoked immediately.
ics Media Relations, Troy University, Tine W. Davis Fieldhouse, Troy, AL 36082. Fax requests should be sent to the same office at (334) 670-5665. Email requests can be sent to jehazel@troy.edu.
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MEDIA INFORMATION
MEDIA PARKING WEEKLY MEDIA INFORMATION Parking for the media is located off Luther Drive, in the SUNDAY (No Practice) lot directly across from Hamil Hall and adjacent to the s Updated cumulative statistics (defensive) posted on website by 4 p.m. University’s Track & Field/Soccer Complex.
s Updated 2-deep depth chart posted on website by 7 p.m. s All specific player interview requests for Monday press conference are due
Please notify the Troy Athletics Media Relations staff by 7 pm when requesting credentials if a park pass will be reMONDAY (Practice: 6-8 pm) quires. s Sun Belt Conference weekly coaches teleconference.
MID-WEEK INTERVIEWS Interviews of Troy’s coaches and student-athletes are encouraged, and every effort will be made to accomodate media requests. All interviews should be coordinated through the Athletics Media Relations Office. Player and coaches are available together each Monday during the season at a weekly press conference. Lunch will be served at 12 noon at the Courtyard by Marriott located off George Wallace Drive, followed the press conference at 12:30 pm. Players are GENERALLY available immediately following practice during the season. Phone interviews are also available at night, but student-athlete phone numbers will not be made available under any circumstances.
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Contact the Media Relations office for details s Updated game notes posted on website by 3 pm s Weekly release available for pick-up at the weekly press conference s Press luncheon beginning at 12:30 pm, contact the Media Relations office for details s Press conference audio transcript archived on website by 5 pm s Post-practice report filed by the Troy Athletics Media Relations Office
TUESDAY (Practice: 2:30-5:30 pm)
s Coaches and players available for interviews after practice s Players return phone calls to out-of-town media following practice s Post-practice report filed by the Troy Athletics Media Relations Office
WEDNESDAY (Practice: 2:30-5:30 pm)
s Sun Belt satellite feed (highlights, interviews) available for downlink.
Media Relations Office for coordinates and times. s Coaches and players available for interviews after practice s Players return phone calls to out-of-town media following practice s Post-practice report filed by the Troy Athletics Media Relations Office
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Mid-week interviews are allowed from Monday until the THURSDAY (Practice: 2:30-5:30 pm) conclusion of practice on Wednesday. After that time, s No interviews allowed of coaches and players until after the game s Post-practice report filed by the Troy Athletics Media Relations Office players are off-limits until after that week’s game. Head coach Larry Blakeney is generally accessible to members of the media. The time to reach him is from 10 a.m. to noon in his office in the Tine W. Davis Field House. Interview requests should be made through the Athletics Media Relations office. POST-GAME INTERVIEWS Following a 10-minute “cooling-off” period, a postgame press conference featuring Troy’s coaches and players will take place in the Rane Auditorium at Davis Field House. The Troy Athletics Media Relations staff will poll the media prior to the end of the game to determine the players who will be invited to the press conference. At home, Troy’s locker room is off limits to media at all times. While on the road, the locker room may be opened. The visiting coach and players will be made available outside the visiting team’s locker room behind Davis Field House. The visiting team sports information director should be consulted for that school’s postgame policies.
FRIDAY (Practice: 2:30-5:30 pm)
s No interviews allowed of coaches and players until after the game s Post-practice report filed by the Troy Athletics Media Relations Office
GAMEDAY
s The following is posted on www.troytrojans.com within an hour after the
conclusion of the game: Final Statistics, Play-by-Play, Post-game notes, Post- game quotes and Updated Cumulative Statistics.
DAILY PRACTICES The Troy Athletics Media Relations office staff encourages coverage of Trojan football not to be limited to gameday. As a general rule, all practices are open to the media and public. There may be instances, however, when all or part of a practice session is closed. Please contact the Athletics Media Relations office in advance if you plan on attending a practice session as an escort can be made available. MONDAY PRESS LUNCHEON Each week during the season, Troy head coach Larry Blakeney will hold a press conference at the Courtyard by Marriott, located just off of George Wallace Drive. Check with the Athletics Media Relations office for dates and times.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TROJAN FOOTBALL The session will include lunch and a question-andanswer session with Coach Blakeney, members of the coaching staff and select Troy student-athletes. Assistant coaches will also be made available following lunch. An audio replay of the press conference will be made available on the Troy athletics website by late Monday afternoon. WEEKLY RELEASE The weekly release, or “game notes” regarding Troy football is made available at Monday’s press conference. A copy of the notes will be placed on the Troy athletics website each Monday. The release, which will be posted on the website in a portable document format (.pdf), will include notes, statistics and other pertinent information about that week’s opponent and contest. The notes will also be e-mailed to those members on the e-mail broadcast list. PRESS BOX PHONE The press box phone number is (334) 670-3229. Keep in mind that during games, the phone may be tied up for periods at a time. EMAIL SERVICE Media outlets may request to be included on the e-mail list to receive daily news regarding Troy football. To be added to the list, contact the Athletics Media Relations office and provide addresses to be included.
PHOTOGRAPHERS Only photographers shooting for accredited media outlets or for Troy University will be issued photo passes, and allowed on the sidelines. Photographers are allowed to shoot behind the end zone and on the sidelines, but are not permitted in the team areas between the 25-yard lines. Spaces have been reserved for working photographers to edit and transmit via high-speed internet connections on the fifth floor. Standard phone connections are also available. The photo work area is located along the back wall of the main entry area of the press box.
GAMEDAY SERVICES The Troy Athletics Media Relations staff will be on hand to assist all media members covering Trojan football. All customary gameday services will be made available. A pregame meal will be provided for working media members beginning one hour prior to kickoff. Refreshments will be made available at halftime. A limited number of “courtesy” telephones will be available in the press box for media filing stories after the game. Media requiring private lines should call the Troy Athletics Media Relations office prior to Wednesday of game week to secure a private line. The cost is $75 per line. All “courtesy” phone calls must be local, toll-free, collect or by calling card. A fax machine will also be accessible. The pressbox is equipped with mulitiple ethernet lines for connection to the internet, as well as wireless internet access. Contact a member of the Media Relations staff if you have problems with either service. PROFESSIONAL SCOUTS Professional scouts will be issued credentials and seating in the press box as space allows. Scouts are asked to submit requests in writing, on franchise letterhead, at least two weeks prior to the contest being observed. If seating is unavailable in the press box, scouts will be issued tickets for seating in the stadium. SATELLITE TRUCKS Any outlet using a satellite truck must request space in advance and arrive at the stadium at least two hours prior to kickoff. Satellite trucks are parked outside the North entrance of the stadium, to the right off the scoreboard. Entrance is gained from George Wallace Drive ONLY. SUN BELT CONFERENCE COACHES CALL For the eighth year, the Sun Belt Conference will hold a weekly media teleconference call featuring each of the league’s head coaches. The weekly teleconference will begin Monday, August 25, and run through November 24. Media wishing to participate in the teleconference should contact the Troy Athletic Media Relations office for details. All times for the teleconference are Central.
10:30 am - Announcements 10:32 am - Howard Schellenberger, Florida Atlantic 10:38 am - Mario Cristobal, Florida International 10:44 am - Steve Roberts, Arkansas State 10:50 am - Rickey Bustle, Louisiana-Lafayette 10:56 am - Charlie Weatherbie, Louisiana-Monroe 11:02 am - Rick Stockstill, Middle Tennessee 11:08 am - Todd Dodge, North Texas 11:14 am - Larry Blakeney, Troy
11:20 am - David Elson, Western Kentucky 11:26 am - Wright Waters, SBC Commissioner
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MEDIA INFORMATION
VISITING RADIO All visiting radio crews MUST request credentials through their school’s media relations director. The primary visiting radio line is (334) 670-3687, although two lines will be available in the visiting radio booth along with highspeed internet access and an ISDN broadcast line.
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TROY ISP SPORTS NETWORK
TROY UNIVERSITY Sun Belt Champions 2006 2007 2008 The fans of the Troy University football team will be able to hear all the action of the Trojans on the Troy ISP Sports Network. More than 18 radio stations in the Southeast and in the state of Alabame will broadcast Troy football games in 2009. Barry McKnight is celebrating his eighth season as the play-by-play “Voice of the Trojans” in 2008. A veteran of the broadcast industry, McKnight serves as the co-host of a sports talk radio show on WMSP-740 AM in Montgomery where he has served in that capacity for parts of the last nine years. He also works in television broadcasting, where he seved as the primary play-by-play announcer for College Sports Southeast’s football, basketball and baseball coverage from 1997-2001. He is seen regularly on Comcast-Charter Sports Southeast working selected events during basketball season. A nine-time winner of Associated Press awards for broadcast excellence, he is a member of the American Sportscasters Association and National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.
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Jerry Miller is entering is 16th year with the Troy ISP Sports Network, but his sixth in the booth as the color analyst. For his first 10 years, Miller provided interviews, insight and analysis from a unique perspective on the sideline. A Troy alum and longtime supporter of the athletic program, Miller also serves as the color analyst for home Trojan basketball and baseball games, in addition to his work covering numerous local high school events on both television and radio. Chris Blackshear is in his fifth season with the Troy Network, working the sidelines for the Trojans games and providing post-game interviews. Blackshear provided broadcast coverage of Central High School football in Phenix City from 19932002. He served as the play-by-play announcer for the WCGT-TV 16 High School Football Game of the Week from 20022004, and was part of the Columbus Wardogs AF2 broadcast team in 2004, where he hosted the weekly coaches radio show. Blackshear has been part of the Super Six Television Network broadcasting crew since 2001 and resides in Phenix City.
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NETWORK AFFILIATES
Birmingham........................WAPI-AM 1070 ..........................................WDYE-FM 101.1 Columbus (GA)...................WDAK-AM 540 ..........................................WSHE-AM 1270 Dothan................................WOOF-AM 560 Enterprise......................... WVVL-FM 101.1 Foley.................................. WHEP-AM 1310 Montgomery...................... WQKS-FM 96.1 ............................................ WNZZ-AM 950 Opp................................... WOOP-AM 1290 Selma............................... WHBB-AM 1490 Tallassee...........................WACQ-AM 1130 Troy......................................WTBF-FM 94.7 All Games Can Be Heard on the Web via www.troytrojans.com Affiliates are subject to change
FOOTBALL REVIEW
Join head coach Larry Blakeney and
host Barry McKnight each week as they break down the previous game and preview next week’s contest. The show features game highlights, analysis from Coach Blakeney, as well as locker room interviews. Catch the 30-minute show on the following stations across the Southeast; with all stations, dates and times subject to change. WRJM-67 (Troy)............Sunday, 10:30 pm WSFA (Montgomery)......... Sunday, 11 pm Sunshine Network............Thurs., 2:30 pm CSS............................... Thursday, 2:30 pm WABM (B’ham).....................Friday, 11 pm Affiliates are subject to change
BROADCAST CREW: (L-R)
Jerry Miller (color analyst), Barry McKnight (play-by-play), Chris Blackshear (sideline reporter)
Eric Williamson
General Manager, Troy ISP Sports Network
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ISP, America’s Home for College Sports, is nationally recognized for its quality performance, professional workmanship and unrivaled service. Founded in 1992 in WInston-Salem, N.C., ISP Sports has enjoyed tremendous growth within the intercollegiate marketplace. The ISP Sports family of leading NCAA members now touches every state in the Southeast, while extending across the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast, Midwest and West Coast corridors. While the ISP Sports corporate headquarters remains in its hometown, the company operates more than 40 regional offices and counts nearly 250 employees of its energetic team. Sports fans from upstate New York to south Florida, from Texas to Ohio, and from California to Washington state can tune in to the ISP Sports Network that includes nearly 800 radio affiliates, while television viewersall across American can watch ISP Sports programming every weekon one of its 100+ outlets. As the country’s largest and fastest growing multimedia rightsholder, ISP Sports serves as an active partner with more than 55 or America’s leading universities, four major conferences and two postseason bowl games. These many growing relationships feature numerous prominent sponsorship opportunities including official university publications, radio and television programming, Internet sites, game event promotions and stadium/arena signage. Appalachian State, Richmond and Valparaiso are ISP partner schools through the company’s recently established Championship Division Series, which offers an array of consulting services for collegiate athletic programs. It is no wonder that when athletic administrators and sponsors want the most creative sports promotions, the highest in quality media production and the most favorable lifestyle marketing and audience exposure, they turn to ISP, America’s Home for College Sports. For the third consecutive season, the Troy University athletic department has partnered with JumpTV to host the department’s website.
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TROJANS ATHLETICS’ HOME ON THE INTERNET Information on the Troy Athletics program can be found on the internet at www.troytrojans.com. Everything from news releases, player and coach biographies, historical data, and results and statistics on all 17 athletics programs is available.
THE COMPLETE GAMEDAY DESTINATION The Troy Athletics Department website is the ultimate destination on Troy Gamedays. During each game of the 2009 season, fans and media alike can access live stats, live audio and video, game notes, post-game player and coaches quotes, and post game notes as well as photo galleries from each game. WEEKLY COVERAGE OF THE TROJANS Audio from each of Troy head coach Larry Blakeney’s weekly news conferences will be available to fans and the media. Blakeney’s weekly news conferences are held each Monday throughout the football season. Additionally, audio clips from offensive coordinator Neal Brown, defensive coordinator Jeremy Rowell, and selected players will also be made available.
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PARTNERSHIPS
EXCLUSIVE AREAS FOR TROJAN FANS Trojan Odyssey will be available for all Trojan fans, inlcuding containing audio and video from games and athletic events. Trojan Odyssey is available by subscription for just $9.95 per month. Other features include the Trojan Photo Store, Trojan Auctions, and exclusive Troy Athletics Audio and video downloadable to your phone and/or Ipod, plus many new features.
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